US fighter jet shot down over Iran
Source: militarytimes
Original: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/04/03/us-fighter-jet-shot-down-over-iran/
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A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search and rescue operation was underway for any survivors, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not offer further details. The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
1 fighter jet
Activity
shot down
Location
Iran
Unit
U.S. Armed Forces
Time
Friday
Equipment
fighter jet
Summary
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday, prompting a search and rescue operation for any survivors. The incident was confirmed by a U.S. official, although further details were not provided. The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command have not yet commented on the situation.
Key Facts
- A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran.
- A search and rescue operation is underway for survivors.
- The information was provided by a U.S. official who spoke anonymously.
- The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment.