2 US helicopters hit during recovery efforts in Iran

Two U.S. military helicopters came under fire from Iranian forces Friday while conducting a search-and-rescue operation for a downed American fighter jet crew. A UH-60 Black Hawk and a second search-and-rescue helicopter were both struck during the mission but managed to escape the area, according to a source familiar with the operation. The incident marks a direct military engagement between U.S. and Iranian forces and signals escalating tensions in the region. The specific circumstances of the initial downed fighter jet and the outcome of the rescue operation remain unclear from available reports.