Metro53 - Tehran (Web Desk) – The United States has confirmed that a fighter jet was downed in Iran, and search operations for the pilot are ongoing. A US official confirmed that the jet was shot down, and rescue efforts are underway to locate possible survivors.
According to the British news agency Reuters, the official spoke on condition of anonymity. There is currently no information on the status of the crew. Both the Pentagon and US Central Command have not commented publicly on the incident.
Israeli military radio also confirmed the incident through sources, stating that the aircraft was downed in Iran and search and rescue operations are ongoing. Initial reports suggest the aircraft could be an F-35, though this has not been officially confirmed.
