Iran Claims US Rescue Mission for Downed Fighter Pilot Fails
Iranian Media Claims US Rescue Mission For Downed Jet Crew Has Failed
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Iranian media reported that a US fighter jet was shot down over western Iran, leading to a failed rescue operation by US forces. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated they thwarted the US attempt to recover the pilot, who reportedly ejected and landed in Iran. No official confirmation has been provided by the US.
- 01A US fighter jet was reportedly shot down over western Iran.
- 02Iranian media claims US rescue efforts for the pilot have failed.
- 03The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported the incident.
- 04A second F-35 fighter jet was also claimed to be destroyed by the IRGC.
- 05No official confirmation has been made by US authorities regarding the incidents.
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Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Iranian media reported that a US fighter jet was shot down over western Iran on April 3, 2026. According to Tasnim News Agency, Iranian forces successfully thwarted a US rescue operation for the pilot, who ejected and landed within Iranian territory. The operation reportedly involved Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 Hercules aircraft, but Iranian sources claim these efforts were unsuccessful. Additionally, the IRGC announced the destruction of a second F-35 fighter jet belonging to the Lakenheath squadron in central Iran. As of now, there has been no official response or confirmation from US military officials regarding these incidents.
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The incident heightens military tensions in the region, potentially affecting local security and international relations.
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