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US officials claim to rescue one of two pilots shot down in Iran

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft takes off for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 9, 2026. U.S. Air Force/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY
David Edwards
April 03, 2026

U.S. officials reportedly confirmed that one of two pilots who were downed in Iran has been rescued.

Officials told CBS News that an F-15E fighter jet went down in Iran on Friday. U.S. forces later rescued a crew member, the officials said.

Search-and-rescue operations were continuing for the second crew member.

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