There are reports that an F-15 fighter has been shot down over central Iran. From CNN:
"A US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, three US sources said confirming Iranian state media reports.
US forces have launched search and rescue efforts, the sources said. Potential rescue efforts appeared to be captured in video posted to social media and geolocated by CNN.
The state-run Tasnim agency said that the search for any missing crew had 'so far been unsuccessful.' Separately, on Fars News, an anchor said a reward was being offered for anyone capturing an 'enemy pilot or pilots.'
It wasn’t immediately clear where in Iran the jet went down. [snip]
Video geolocated by CNN showed multiple low flying military aircraft over Khuzestan Province in central Iran as part of an apparent search and rescue operation.
In the video, one airplane can be seen flying low over the ground while two helicopters follow closely behind – a formation that is consistent with an air-to-air refueling operation. The video was taken on a bridge over the Karoon river, which is around 470 km south of Tehran. [snip]
Iranian state media released photos on Friday of what it claimed was the wreckage of a US fighter jet, showing small pieces of what appears to be an F-15. The photos show a partial logo for “US Air Forces in Europe” on a F-15 tail fin and red-and-white striping from the top of the tail fin." (our emphasis)
Now the reckless Malignant Fascist has a new problem on his hands, with the potential capture of a U.S. pilot (and potential loss of additional aircraft and crews involved in the search and rescue mission). If the crew is alive, prepare for weeks of images from Iran mocking the MF's boasts. Winning!
UPDATE: One crew member has been rescued, the second one is still missing.
(photo: parts of F-15 shot down over Iran. Iranian state media)
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