US Military Conducts Search Operations in Iran Following Fighter Jet Downing
US military search and rescue aircraft have been observed flying over Iran after an American F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down. The incident occurred in Iran's Khuzestan Province, where footage verified by major news outlets shows a Lockheed C-130 Hercules accompanied by two fueling helicopters. The search operation is underway after one of the two crew members was rescued by US special forces, while the second remains missing. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the downing, citing advanced air defenses. This marks the first US aircraft loss in Iranian territory during the ongoing conflict, which has lasted nearly five weeks. Israel is reportedly assisting the US in the search efforts, while Iranian officials have placed a bounty on the crew, urging civilians to report any sightings. 
