Video: US aircraft search for pilots after fighter jet shot down in Iran

The two‑seat jet carried a pilot and a weapons systems officer. One crew member has reportedly been recovered by US forces, while the other remains missing, according to US media. The exact circumstances of the downing are unconfirmed. Khuzestan province is a key hub for Iran’s oil, gas and steel production, which has been heavily bombed, disrupting industrial output and threatening the country’s economy and export revenue. Footage circulating online appears to show US planes and helicopters searching for pilots after a US F‑15E fighter jet was shot down over Khuzestan province in central Iran. Videos show low‑flying aircraft and rescue helicopters in the area, with some unconfirmed clips seemingly pic.twitter.com/7zI7R2k6jv — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) April 3, 2026