What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran
What We Know So Far About the Search for Missing US Airman in Iran
Following the downing of a US warplane, US and Iranian forces are now searching for a missing American crew member. Iran asserted that it had shot down two US aircraft, including an F-15 operating in the southwest region and a second plane engaged in a rescue mission for the F-15’s crew. Two individuals were aboard the F-15, with one rescued and the other remaining unaccounted for, according to CBS, the BBC’s news partner. The pilot of the A-10 Warthog, the second plane involved, ejected safely into the Gulf and was recovered, CBS reports.
Iran has introduced incentives to reward anyone who captures the missing crew member alive, as stated by the country’s state television. During search-and-rescue operations, US personnel encountered resistance in the form of gunfire, according to reports. Senior international reporter Joel Gunter provides an overview of the current situation.
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