US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, US officials say
The airman was the second member of a two-person crew of an F-15 that Iran said on Friday was brought down by its air defences. A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft takes off for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 9, 2026. Reuters
The United States has rescued an airman whose F-15 jet was downed in Iran, two US officials told Reuters late on Saturday.
The officials did not immediately provide further details on the rescue. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The airman was the second member of a two-person crew of an F-15 that Iran said on Friday was brought down by its air defences. Reuters reported on Friday that the first member of the crew had been recovered.
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