(AP) — The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least one crew member ejected, according to an Israeli military officer. Israel is helping with the operation, said the officer, who was briefed on the information and spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of a U.S. announcement.
Social media footage showed American drones, aircraft and helicopters flying over the mountainous region where the Iranian channel said at least one pilot bailed out of the fighter jet. It would be the first time the U.S. has lost aircraft in Iranian territory during the five-week war. The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command didn’t immediately respond to several messages seeking comment. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said “President Trump has been briefed.”
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