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U.S. fighter jet downed by Iran as war escalates

Iran claims it shot down a U.S. fighter jet, and two sources confirmed to CBS News that a search and rescue operation was underway. Grouped from 16 articles across 10 sources.

16 reports10 sourcesApr 3, 2026, 6:52 PM
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CBS NewsApr 3, 2026, 6:52 PM

U.S. fighter jet downed by Iran as war escalates

Iran claims it shot down a U.S. fighter jet, and two sources confirmed to CBS News that a search and rescue operation was underway.

ABC AustraliaApr 3, 2026, 4:36 PM

Live: US crew member rescued after fighter jet downed over Iran

One US crew member has been rescued after an American fighter jet was downed over Iran, a US official has confirmed. Follow live.

Al JazeeraApr 3, 2026, 5:14 PM

What we know about the US fighter jet shot down in Iran

The White House has confirmed Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting down of a US fighter jet in Iran.

CBS NewsApr 3, 2026, 4:18 PM

American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued

U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.

CNBCApr 3, 2026, 6:33 PM

U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, one crew member rescued, MS NOW reports

It is unclear if the plane was shot down or went down for another reason.

ABC NewsApr 3, 2026, 5:24 PM

US fighter jet down in Iran: 1 crew member rescued as search continues, officials say

It appears that a U.S. fighter jet has been shot down by Iran and that the U.S. has launched a search and rescue effort, three U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.

DWApr 3, 2026, 4:02 PM

Iran war: One downed US fighter jet pilot rescued

One crew member of a US fighter jet downed over Iran has been rescued and an operation to find another is still underway, according to US and Israeli media. Follow DW for more.

ABC NewsApr 3, 2026, 5:47 PM

WATCH: One crew member from downed jet over Iran is rescued

One crew member aboard the downed fighter jet over Iran has been rescued, according to a U.S. official.

ABC NewsApr 3, 2026, 3:35 PM

Iran live updates: US jet appears to have been shot down by Iran, US official says

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Financial TimesApr 3, 2026, 3:26 PM

US launches rescue operation after Iran shoots down fighter jet

Tehran offers reward for crew’s capture after Iranian media outlets publish pictures of debris

ABC NewsApr 3, 2026, 4:14 PM

WATCH: American fighter jet appears to have been shot down by Iran, U.S. official says

An American fighter jet appears to have been shot down by Iran. A search and rescue is underway, a U.S. official said.

Al JazeeraApr 3, 2026, 3:43 PM

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

News outlets in Iran share photos of wreckage and what appears to be an ejection seat with an attached parachute.

The Globe and MailApr 3, 2026, 6:19 AM

Search underway after U.S. jet shot down in Iran

Iranian officials called on civilians to be on the lookout for survivors

The Straits TimesApr 3, 2026, 2:55 PM

Iranians urged to hunt for crew of downed US fighter jet, with bounty offered

This would be the first known loss of a US jet inside Iran since President Donald Trump ordered the war.

Al JazeeraApr 3, 2026, 3:11 PM

Iran release videos of US aircraft searching for pilots shot down in Iran

Iran's media is screening videos said to show US aircraft searching for the pilots of a US fighter jet shot down in Iran

NBC NewsApr 3, 2026, 3:10 PM

U.S. fighter jet went down over Iran, search and rescue mission underway, officials say

A search was underway Friday after a two-seater F-15 fighter jet went down over Iran, according to two U.S. officials

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