WASHINGTON, April 3 (Xinhua) -- One crew member from a U.S. F-15E fighter jet downed in southern Iran on Friday was rescued by U.S. forces while the search and rescue mission is ongoing for the two-member crew aircraft, CBS News reported, citing U.S. officials.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident, said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
It is the first known U.S. warplane downed inside Iran since the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on Iran on Feb. 28.
The incident also marks the fourth F-15 lost during the conflict. Kuwait mistakenly shot down three jets days after the war began. All six crew members ejected and survived. ■
