A search and rescue effort was underway on Friday afternoon to locate the crew of a U.S. fighter jet that was shot down in Iran, The New York Times reported, citing U.S. officials.
Iranian state media on Friday circulated photos and videos of debris from what appeared to be an F-15 fighter jet, including an ejection seat, claiming it had been shot down. Videos also appeared to show a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft and two UH-60 Black Hawks that Iranian media claimed were part of the search effort.
Axios also confirmed the news, citing a source familiar with the incident.
Iranian state media was urging residents to hand over any “enemy pilot” to police and promised a reward for anyone who did, The Associated Press reported.
Since the war began, Iran has made at least six false claims about shooting down U.S. aircraft, all of which American officials have denied.
U.S. Central Command did not respond to a request for comment from Stars and Stripes.
This would be the first time Iran has successfully downed a U.S. aircraft since Operation Epic Fury began more than a month ago. The reported crash comes as President Donald Trump suggests the U.S. will wrap up its mission in two to three weeks.
Trump on Friday celebrated a U.S. strike on a major bridge west of Tehran, threatening more strikes against Iran’s infrastructure if a deal is not made quickly.
This story will be updated.
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