Daring rescue pulls downed US pilot from Iran amid race to find second missing airman as Tehran puts a bounty on their head - live updates
US forces are hunting for a missing pilot after one of their F-15 warplanes was shot down over Iran today and a bounty put out for the pilots' capture.Pictures of what appears to be an ejection seat and other debris from the doomed aircraft have been displayed by Tehran's state media. One of the crew members from the fighter jet has already been found alive, US officials told CBS News. The search and rescue mission for the missing crewmate remains ongoing.Videos circulating on social media appear to show American jets flying low over southern Iran as part of the search-and-rescue operation. Other clips seemingly show Iranians shooting at the planes. It comes after civilians were promised a 'valuable reward' by a television anchor if they successfully bring in the pilots.
Follow the latest updates on the US-Israel war with IranPhoto appears to show ejection seat from US fighter jetWATCH: Shocking moment Iranians appear to fire at US rescue plane Search and rescue helicopter may have sustained damage - report We've seen video of HC-130 aircraft and helos in the skies. One source tells me a Blackhawk may have also been hit over Iran while conducting rescue ops to find the second F-15 pilot.I'm told the Blackhawk was tailed by a trail of smoke as it crossed into southern Iraq from Iran today. Rescued US pilot 'currently undergoing medical treatment' Pictures show debris from US fighter jet downed by IranIN PICTURES: Tail of Iranian missile lands in Jewish settlement in Israel US military says American aircraft WAS 'shot down' Israel launches further strikes on Tehran and BeirutMajor UAE aluminium plant shut down due to Iran attacksIsrael joins search for missing US fighter jet pilot
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Daring rescue pulls downed US pilot from Iran amid race to find second missing airman as Tehran puts a bounty on their head - live updates
