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3 Apr 2026, 22:22

CBS News reported, citing two U.S. officials, that two American aircraft involved in the rescue operation of an F-15 over Iran came under fire. According to these officials, an "A-10" fighter jet participating in the search and rescue operation was targeted, and its pilot ejected over the Persian Gulf and was rescued.

CBS News added that two helicopters were also involved in this operation, and one of the two crews rescued an F-15E from a previous incident. The helicopter carrying the rescued pilot came under small arms fire, and some of its crew were injured. The helicopter landed safely, and the injured personnel are receiving treatment.

According to the report, the F-15 crashed around 3:15 PM Tehran time, and the search operation for the second crew member, a weapons systems officer, is still ongoing.
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