US fighter jet downed in Iran

Iran has shot down a US fighter jet over the west of the country. US officials say one member of the crew has been rescued but the fate of the second is unclear. President Trump has been briefed on what happened. Iranian state media have published pictures and videos showing parts of what appear to be an F-15E jet. We speak to our correspondent from BBC Persian and military analyst Mikey Kay.

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Photo: A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft takes off for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 9, 2026.

Photo credit: U.S. Air Force/Reuters