'Iran shoots down US jet' and 'race to find pilot'
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Iran downed U.S. F-15 jet; one pilot rescued, one missing near Strait of Hormuz.
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Missing pilot faces immediate danger with Iranian bounty offered for capture. Families of aircrew affected by ongoing conflict.
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# Summary Iran downed a U.S. F-15 jet, with one aircrew member rescued by U.S. special forces within hours and a second pilot still missing, according to multiple British newspapers citing the apparent crash site near the Strait of Hormuz. Images purporting to show an empty ejector seat were described as propaganda by The Times, while aviation experts told The Guardian the wreckage belonged to a U.S. Air Force squadron based at RAF Lakenheath in the UK. An Iranian businessman reportedly offered $60,000 to anyone who captured the crew members alive. President Donald Trump stated "we hope that is not going to happen" regarding potential harm to the pilot, as The Independent noted this would mark the first U.S. aircraft loss in Iran since the war began.
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U.S. special forces rescued one aircrew member within hours. Search ongoing for second pilot. Trump administration monitoring situation.
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