From 6h ago 16.49 BST Crew member from downed F-15 fighter jet rescued by US forces One crew member from the downed F-15 fighter jet in southern Iran has been rescued, the AP news agency reported. A second US aircraft was struck by Iranian fire after the F-15 fighter jet was downed earlier on Friday, NBC News reports, citing a US official. One of the crew members from the downed jet in southern Iran was rescued and the search is still reportedly under way for the second crew member, a weapon systems officer. Share3h ago 20.29 BST An Iranian defence official has insisted the country will not be “swayed by clamour and empty shows”. Share3h ago 20.11 BST Israel’s military has delayed strikes in the area of Iran where the search for missing US fighter jet crew is under way, according to the AP news agency.

Source: The Guardian April 03, 2026 14:15 UTC