AP report: U.S. launches rescue operation after Iranian state TV claims fighter jet went down
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U.S. launched a rescue operation after Iranian state TV reported an American fighter jet was shot down over Iranian territory.
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The U.S. has launched a rescue operation after Iranian state television reported that an American fighter jet was shot down over Iranian territory. The incident would represent the first loss of U.S. aircraft in Iran during the ongoing conflict, which began five weeks ago. The downed jet marks a significant escalation in military hostilities between the two countries and raises the stakes considerably in an already volatile situation. A successful recovery operation could prove difficult given the location in Iranian airspace and the active combat environment. The development underscores the expanding scope of direct U.S.-Iran military engagement beyond the broader regional conflict.
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