Iranian and American forces are searching for the crew of the first American combat plane to crash in Iran since the beginning of the war, shot down according to Tehran by its anti-aircraft defense. American media reported that one of the two crew members had been rescued. After a long silence, the White House stated that Donald Trump had been informed of the loss of the aircraft, believed to be an F-15E fighter-bomber, according to reports.
According to Iranian military spokesperson, the aircraft was destroyed by the Revolutionary Guards’ anti-aircraft defense system. Additional investigations are ongoing. Photos and videos circulating in Iranian social media show American helicopters and planes flying at low altitudes in the area.
The incident comes after a day of heated rhetoric and bombings against Iran. In parallel, Iranian missiles targeted Israel and Gulf monarchies in response to attacks and threats from the United States. The tension has also impacted other countries economically, leading to concerns about inflation and energy crises.
Efforts are still ongoing to find the second crew member. The situation remains volatile as countries like Russia and Turkey call for an immediate ceasefire to address the energy crisis. The impact of the war is spreading globally, with countries like Bangladesh reducing office hours, Pakistan decreasing free public transport, and Australia facing fuel shortages. Iran claims to have shot down a second American combat plane in the Gulf.
/2026/04/03/69d00a05c2fe7882459719.jpg "What we know about the American combat plane shot down in Iran, and the search for its occupants")
