What we know about the US fighter jet shot down in Iran | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera

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What we know about the US fighter jet shot down in Iran
The White House has confirmed Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting down of a US fighter jet in Iran. It comes as Iranian state TV announced a reward for anyone who captures the US pilots alive. US media reported one crew member has been rescued. Here’s what we know.
Published On 3 Apr 2026
3 Apr 2026
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What we know about the US fighter jet shot down in Iran
The White House has confirmed Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting down of a US fighter jet in Iran. It comes as Iranian state TV announced a reward for anyone who captures the US pilots alive. US media reported one crew member has been rescued. Here’s what we know.
Published On 3 Apr 2026
3 Apr 2026
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This article covers fighter, jet, down topics. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 94.