The incident occurs hours after Iran shot down an F-15E in its territory, in the first episode of this type since the start of the conflict.
A second incident in a matter of hours
The crashed aircraft would be an A-10 Warthog, according to the available information.
The plane crashed in the vicinity of the Persian Gulf, in a strategic area close to the Strait of Hormuz.
The pilot managed to be recovered by US forces after the accident.
Arrives after the downing of the F-15 in Iran
The event occurs immediately after the downing of an F-15E Strike Eagle by Iran.
That first incident marked a turning point in the conflict, as it was the first American fighter shot down since the start of the war almost five weeks ago.
In that case, one of the pilots was rescued and is under medical attention.
The second crew member remains missing.
A zone of maximum tension
Both episodes occur in an environment of high military pressure.
The Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz concentrate a critical part of global energy traffic and are a usual scene of military operations.
The succession of incidents in a few hours reflects the increase in risk in the area.