The second crew member from a US F-15 fighter jet shot down over southern Iran on Friday has been recovered during a major rescue mission, according to US media reports.
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The aircraft was downed over southern Iran on Friday, leaving two American aviators unaccounted for.
Large US combat search and rescue operation launched
In the hours following the incident, US forces launched what one person familiar with the operation described as a “huge” combat search and rescue mission in the area.
US media later reported that the second American crew member missing from the F-15 had been located and rescued by US forces.
Aviator recovered after reported ‘heavy firefight’
According to Al Jazeera, citing a US government official, the aviator was recovered after what was described as a “heavy firefight.”
The BBC also understands that US and Iranian forces were involved in an engagement during the rescue operation.
Condition of rescued crew member remains unclear
The condition of the recovered crew member has not been disclosed. However, reports indicate that the pilot may have been injured during the initial ejection from the aircraft.
Further details about the circumstances of the rescue have not been confirmed.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Compiled from various sources. 5 April 2026
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