A United States fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, according to multiple US officials, confirming earlier reports by Iranian state media.
According to CNN report, American forces have launched search and rescue operations to locate any crew members, though their status remains unclear.
Iranian media outlets reported that efforts to find the pilot or pilots have so far been unsuccessful, with some even announcing a reward for anyone who captures them.
The exact location of the crash has not been officially confirmed, but videos geolocated by analysts appear to show military aircraft operating over Khuzestan Province as part of the rescue mission.
The White House said Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident, although US military authorities have yet to provide full details.
Images released by Iranian media reportedly show wreckage believed to be from a US fighter jet, possibly an F-15, though there have also been conflicting claims suggesting an F-35 aircraft was involved.
The development marks the first confirmed instance of a US aircraft being shot down over Iran in the current conflict, despite earlier claims by US officials that they had achieved air superiority.
The situation remains fluid, with more details expected as rescue efforts continue.
This is a developing story.
