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Apr 03, 2026

US F-15E Fighter Jet Downed Over Iran, One Crew Member Rescued

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A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic rescue effort for its two crew members. One crew member has been rescued, while the status of the second remains unclear.

Meanwhile, powerful blasts rocked northern Tehran, as Israel said it had launched a new wave of strikes on the Iranian capital and Beirut. The Associated Press also reported, citing an Israeli official, that Israel had suspended airstrikes in areas 'relevant' to the rescue operation in Iran.