US Military Rescue Operation Following Downing of Fighter Jet in Iran
Daily Pulse
April 3, 2026
US Military Rescue Operation Following Downing of Fighter Jet in Iran
A US military rescue operation is underway after an F-15 fighter jet was reportedly shot down in Iran, with one crew member already rescued, according to multiple US media outlets.
Iranian state media initially reported the downing of an F-35 jet by a new advanced defense system. Images purportedly showing the wreckage of the aircraft have emerged, prompting Iranian authorities to call on local residents to assist in locating the downed pilots, with mentions of a reward. CNN has indicated that the images may actually depict an F-15 jet, which can be operated by either a single pilot or a two-person crew.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de
