Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:56am on 04 Apr 2026,Saturday International
A U.S. fighter pilot ejected from an F-15E aircraft after it was shot down over southwest Iran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. According to reports, one of the two crew members has been rescued by U.S. special forces, while an intensive search continues for the second, who remains missing. Iranian authorities have reportedly urged civilians to help locate the pilot, even offering rewards. The incident is the first confirmed loss of a U.S. jet inside Iranian territory since the war began, highlighting growing risks for American operations and intensifying tensions across the region. (PC: NDTV)
