What we know so far about the US fighter jet shot down over Iran
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A US F-15E fighter jet was reportedly shot down over southern Iran on Friday, prompting a search and rescue mission. While the pilot was rescued, the search continues for the weapons system officer who was also on board. An A-10 Warthog aircraft involved in the rescue operation was also reportedly hit and damaged, but its pilot was safely rescued. Iranian officials claim their air defense system shot down the F-15E, while the IRGC alleges nomadic tribes shot down two Black Hawk helicopters involved in the rescue. The US Central Command has yet to comment on the incident. The exact location of the downing is unconfirmed, with Iranian state media mentioning Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, and Khuzestan provinces as possibilities.
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AI-ExtractedIranian officials said the the warplane was shot down by its air defence system.
A pilot who was on board was rescued by US forces.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that nomadic tribes shot two Black Hawk helicopters.
A US F-15E fighter jet flying over southern Iran was shot down on Friday.
A US A-10 Warthog aircraft that was part of the search and rescue mission was also reportedly shot and damaged.
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