US fighter jet shot down

The downing of the F-15E Strike Eagle marks the first known loss of a US aircraft inside Iranian territory since the conflict began five weeks ago.

US officials confirmed that one crew member was found alive, but a massive recovery effort continues for the second aviator amidst a volatile environment.

Iranian state media has reportedly offered a financial reward for the capture of the remaining pilot, heightening the stakes of the rescue operation.

This escalation follows a series of US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including the destruction of the strategic B1 bridge near Tehran.