A search remains ongoing for the second crew member aboard a U.S. fighter jet that was shot down Friday over Iran, multiple media outlets reported. The A-10 attack jet crashed and the lone pilot was later rescued, the outlets reported, citing U.S. military officials. It was the president's first post since news began circulating about a downed fighter jet in Iran. 1:43 pm ET April 3, 2026 Share this update What is the F-15E fighter jet? Swasti Singhai The fighter jet that went down over Iran on April 3 was an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter, a two-seat combat aircraft.

Source: International New York Times April 03, 2026 21:00 UTC