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US Fighter Jet Downed in Iran
The war in the Middle East reached a critical turning point on Friday as Iranian forces successfully targeted and downed a US combat aircraft.
This incident represents the first confirmed loss of an American warplane to enemy fire since the conflict began over a month ago.
Defense officials confirmed that a search-and-rescue operation is underway in southwestern Iran, where the two-seater jet crashed after the crew ejected.
Tensions have intensified further as Iranian state media began broadcasting footage of the wreckage and offering financial rewards for the capture of US personnel.