US mission to rescue missing pilot faces ‘threat of further enemy fire’
April 4, 2026
Al Jazeera English
US F-18E jet downed by Iran, triggering a risky search and rescue mission. Sami Puri, visiting lecturer at King’s College London, explains the dangers facing operations under Iranian fire, the challenges of locating the missing crew member, and the impact on US claims of air superiority. He also discusses potential effects on US-Iran negotiations and military strategy in the Persian Gulf.
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