politics
April 4, 2026
Search for missing US crew member of downed fighter jet enters second day
Military pilots said F-15 crew member would be trying to hide for as long as possible from the Iranian military
TL;DR
- US search and rescue efforts for a missing F-15 crew member are ongoing into a second day.
- The F-15E was the first US plane downed over Iran in over 20 years.
- Iran claims responsibility for shooting down the F-15 and an A-10 Warthog; both pilots were rescued.
- A US Pave Hawk helicopter was hit by ground fire during the rescue operation but managed to escape.
- Iran has been subjected to bombing, including strikes on petrochemical facilities and near a nuclear power plant.
- Israel has conducted strikes in Tehran and in Lebanon, including attacks on Tyre and Hezbollah sites.
- Iran's foreign minister denies reports of walking away from peace talks, emphasizing a desire for an end to the war.
- US President Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening escalation.
- Estimates indicate significant casualties and displacement in Iran and Lebanon due to the conflict.
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