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One US crew member rescued after fighter jet downed over Iran, Israeli media say

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Posted on April 3, 2026

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· Last updated: April 4, 2026

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April 3 (Reuters) - One U.S. crew member was rescued after a U.S. fighter jet was downed over Iran, Israeli media said on Friday, citing Israeli officials. (Reporting by Hatem Maher; Editing by Andrew

US Fighter Jet Downed Over Iran; Crew Member Reportedly Rescued

Incident Overview

Details of the Downed Jet

April 3 (Reuters) - One U.S. crew member was rescued after a U.S. fighter jet was downed over Iran, Israeli media said on Friday, citing Israeli officials.

Sources and Reporting

(Reporting by Hatem Maher; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Key Takeaways

This is the first U.S. warplane downed by enemy fire since the war began on February 28 2026 (axios.com)
The downed aircraft was an F‑15E Strike Eagle carrying a two‑member crew; one member rescued, the other’s status unknown (israelhayom.com)
U.S. and Israeli media report active search‑and‑rescue efforts with U.S. aircraft and calls from Iran urging civilians to capture or report surviving crew members (apnews.com)

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What happened to the US fighter jet over Iran?

The US fighter jet was downed over Iran, according to reports from Israeli media citing Israeli officials.

Was anyone rescued from the downed fighter jet?

Yes, at least one US crew member was rescued after the incident.

Who reported the rescue of the US crew member?

The rescue was reported by Israeli media referencing Israeli officials.

When did the incident of the US fighter jet over Iran occur?

The incident was reported on April 3, according to the article.

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One US crew member rescued after fighter jet downed over Iran, Israeli media say

US Fighter Jet Downed Over Iran; Crew Member Reportedly Rescued

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