US Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran
A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran. One crew member was rescued alive by US special forces.
The rescue happened on Iranian land. A search is ongoing for the second crew member. Iranian state media shared images of the jet wreckage.
Klear Note — The US and Iran have had tense relations for decades. Military incidents between the two countries are rare but serious.
Key Terms 2
- F-15E A US military fighter jet used in combat missions
- state media News outlets controlled by a country's government