Iran says it downed US fighter jet, search underway for American pilot
Why it matters: This incident marks the first reported downing of a US fighter jet in Iranian territory since February 28th.
- Iran states it downed a US fighter jet.
- The incident is the first reported downing of a US fighter jet in Iranian territory since the US and Israel began their war on February 28th.
- A search for the American pilot is currently underway.
Iran claims to have shot down a US fighter jet within its territory, marking the first such incident since the US and Israel initiated their war on February 28th. A search operation is reportedly underway for the American pilot.
