Downed US Jet, Second Crash Mark New Escalation in Iran War (1)

April 3, 2026, 7:51 PM UTC

Iran shot down a US F-15E fighter jet and a second US plane reportedly crashed in the Gulf region, incidents which marked a significant escalation in the five-week war that’s already triggered a global energy crisis.

The developments added to Iran’s stepped-up attacks Friday as the Islamic Republic targeted energy sites in the region hours after President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iranian infrastructure.

The US rescued one of the crew members of the F-15E fighter jet, according to a US official, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive information. A search-and-rescue operation is underway for the second crew ...

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