The second pilot remains missing in an ongoing search operation in Iranian territory.
Confirmed the rescue of one of the crew members
The aircraft, an F-15E, had two crew members. One of them has been located and recovered by U.S. forces as part of a rescue operation activated after the downing.
For now, no details have been given about his condition.
The search for the second pilot continues
The operation remains active to locate the second crew member.
The deployment unfolds in an environment of high complexity, with the presence of Iranian forces and constant risk for the rescue teams.
Time is a critical factor in this type of mission.
Warnings from Iran
From Iran, the authorities have launched a message that raises the tension.
According to the semi-official agency ISNA, the governor of the province where the incident occurred has indicated that whoever captures or kills members of the crew will receive a “special recognition”.
The message introduces an additional element of pressure on the operation