A major escalation in the Iran war has emerged after a U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iranian territory. The aircraft, carrying two crew members, was reportedly hit by Iranian fire, forcing both to eject. U.S. special forces successfully rescued one crew member, while search operations continue for the second. Iran initially claimed the downing, though details on the aircraft type varied. The incident marks the first confirmed U.S. fighter jet loss to Iranian fire in the conflict. The White House has acknowledged the situation, highlighting rising risks, mounting casualties, and intensifying tensions despite earlier U.S. claims of air superiority.

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