What We Know About the F-15E Strike Eagle Shot Down by Iran
nytimes.com • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. military lost its first fighter jet, an F-15E Strike Eagle, to enemy fire from Iran, marking a significant setback amid ongoing conflict.
- The two-person crew ejected; one airman was rescued, while the second remained unaccounted for as of Friday afternoon.
- Separately, an A-10 Warthog combat plane crashed in the Persian Gulf region, with the pilot safely rescued; the cause of the crash was not disclosed.
- Iran's military demonstrated its continued capability to strike by downing the F-15E over southwestern Iran, contradicting U.S. claims of air supremacy.
- The incident occurred shortly after President Trump’s statement promising intensified bombing to degrade Iran’s military capabilities over the coming weeks.
