US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images
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A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, marking the first such incident since the start of the conflict. Iranian state media released images of the wreckage, initially claiming it was from an F-35, but aviation experts identified it as an F-15E from a US Air Force squadron based in the UK. US officials confirmed the downing and the Pentagon is conducting a search and rescue operation for the two-person crew. Iranian media showed footage of US helicopters, suggesting a combat search and rescue mission. Conflicting reports emerged, with Iran initially claiming the pilot was likely dead, then later stating a pilot had been taken into custody, while urging citizens to hand over any "enemy pilot."
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AI-ExtractedThe US Central Command denied Iranian claims that an F-35 jet had been downed over Qeshm Island.
Aviation experts identified the wreckage as belonging to an F-15E.
Iranian state media released images of wreckage claimed to be from a downed US aircraft.
A US F-15E fighter has been shot down over Iran.
Justin Bronk suggested a combat search and rescue mission is under way.
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