F-15 shot down inside Iran; one crew member rescued, the other still missing as tensions escalate
Iran and US forces are working together to recover a crew member of a US fighter jet that crashed inside Iran during the ongoing conflict. Tehran said it shot down the F-15 fighter jet, while US media reported that US special forces had rescued one crew member from the crash site, and that a search and rescue operation was underway for the other crew member.
Iran’s military also claimed it shot down a US A-10 ground attack aircraft in the Gulf, with the pilot rescued safely. The war began over a month ago following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed supreme leader Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory attacks that have spread across the Middle East, disrupted global energy supplies, and affected millions worldwide.
An Iranian military spokesman said that the F-15 fighter jet was shot down and destroyed by a modern air defense system for the IRGC Aerospace Force. Iranian media also reported that any American crew member who is captured alive could be given a special reward (valuable reward).
A spokesperson for the Iranian military said the F-15 was struck and destroyed by the IRGC Aerospace Force’s advanced air defense system. Iranian media also reported that anyone capturing a US crew member alive could receive a “valuable reward.”
The US military confirmed the loss of several aircraft during recent operations, including a tanker that crashed in Iraq and three F-15s downed by Kuwaiti friendly fire. Retired US brigadier general Houston Cantwell noted that pilots are trained to prioritize concealment and survival before attempting to parachute safely.
Iranian lawmaker Mohammad Ghalibaf criticized the US strategy on social media, mocking Washington’s handling of the conflict. Fresh strikes continue across Israel, Iran, and Lebanon, with multiple blasts reported in northern Tehran. Civilian casualties are mounting; Alborz province authorities reported 13 dead and dozens wounded following recent attacks.
Experts, including former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, have urged negotiations to end the war, suggesting Iran could curb its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief. The strategic waterway, blocked since the start of hostilities, carries about 20% of global oil and gas supplies.
Meanwhile, drone attacks and strikes on energy infrastructure in Kuwait and other Gulf states have raised concerns about wider disruptions to global energy markets. Dubai authorities reported minor incidents caused by debris, with no injuries.
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