Breaking: Missing US airman found in Iran after jet downing
April 5, 2026
Al Jazeera English
A missing US airman has been located in Iran after their F-15 fighter jet was shot down, according to US officials. However, the rescue mission remains ongoing amid reports of intense fighting on the ground. Sources say a US rescue team engaged in a firefight while attempting to extract the crew member, who is still inside Iranian territory and not yet safely evacuated.
The situation remains highly volatile, with risks to both the airman and the rescue personnel as efforts continue. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing story. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #palestine #newsfeed #news #aljazera #latestnews #gaza #israel #Iran #BreakingNews #news
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