An American fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, and an intensive search for the pilots is underway. The incident marks a dramatic escalation in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, while rescue operations are being carried out under extremely dangerous conditions.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims that a U.S. F-15 fighter jet has been shot down over southwestern Iran. According to several U.S. sources, the aircraft is a two-seater, and a major rescue operation has been launched to locate the crew. One of the pilots is reportedly rescued, while the search for the other is still ongoing.
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