A U.S. pilot has been rescued after his fighter jet was shot down over Iran.
Currently, there is no news on the second crew member, according to officials.
The search for a downed F-15E Strike Eagle is intensifying over southern Iran, as both American and Iranian forces race to locate the aircraft’s crew amid rapidly escalating tensions.
Two sources speaking to CBS News confirmed that the jet crashed in Iran’s southwest, with verified footage showing a refuelling aircraft and at least two helicopters operating over Khuzestan Province — widely believed to be part of a U.S. combat search and rescue mission.
U.S. forces secured the area for several hours before successfully retrieving the pilot, who is reported to be in fair condition. 
Meanwhile, Mehr News Agency reported that local authorities had issued appeals for assistance in locating any surviving pilots.
Iranian state-affiliated media in the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province urged residents to report any “enemy pilot” to authorities, offering rewards for such information.
They also broadcast messages encouraging citizens to take action against intruders. Footage has shown metal debris in the back of a pickup truck, though no verifiable details about the situation have been provided.
Reports from Tasnim News Agency claim that American helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and reconnaissance drones are actively searching for the missing personnel — though Washington has not confirmed these operations publicly.
Throughout the conflict, Iran has often claimed to shoot down piloted aircraft; however, these claims are frequently unverified.
A confirmed loss of a U.S. fighter jet over Iranian territory would represent a rare and significant escalation.
Currently, the Pentagon, U.S. Central Command, and the White House have not responded to the incident.
