(CNN) — A US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, three US sources said confirming Iranian state media reports. Potential rescue efforts appeared to be captured in video posted to social media and geolocated by CNN. Video geolocated by CNN showed multiple low flying military aircraft over Khuzestan Province in central Iran as part of an apparent search and rescue operation. The incident marks the first time a US aircraft has been shot down over Iran during the conflict. Near the beginning of the war, three F-15s were mistakenly shot down in a friendly fire incident by Kuwaiti air defenses.

Source: CNN April 03, 2026 15:32 UTC