US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US official says

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US official says

April 3, 2026   07:54 pm

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a search and rescue operation ⁠was underway for any survivors, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday.

The official, who spoke on condition ⁠of anonymity, did not offer further details. The Pentagon ⁠and U.S. Central Command did not ⁠immediately respond to requests ⁠for comment.

Source: Reuters 
-Agencies 

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