US officials claim to rescue one of two pilots shot down in Iran

Apr 3, 2026 - 15:00
US officials claim to rescue one of two pilots shot down in Iran


U.S. officials reportedly confirmed that one of two pilots who were downed in Iran has been rescued.

Officials told CBS News that an F-15E fighter jet went down in Iran on Friday. U.S. forces later rescued a crew member, the officials said.

Search-and-rescue operations were continuing for the second crew member.