Iran Shoots Down U.S. Warplane as Search for Crew Begins

Iran has shot down a United States fighter jet on Friday, marking a major escalation in the ongoing war between both nations.

According to Reuters – a U.S. official confirmed that the aircraft was brought down over Iranian territory, triggering an urgent search-and-rescue operation to locate any surviving crew members. 

Iranian authorities have reportedly called on civilians to report any sighting of the pilots, while local officials hinted at rewards for capturing them—further intensifying tensions around the incident. 

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of further military action, including potential strikes on Iran’s infrastructure, signaling that the conflict could widen significantly in the coming days.