Rescue Helicopters Hit by Iranian Fire During Daring Mission to Find Downed Pilot

"Two U.S. military HH-60W helicopters deployed in a high-risk search-and-rescue mission over Iran were struck by Iranian fire as they sought to recover aircrew from a downed fighter jet."

"Despite coming under fire, all service members aboard the helicopters were reported safe. One F-15E crew member was rescued by the team, while the fate of the second remains unclear."

"The F-15E was brought down on Friday, marking the first known loss of a U.S. combat aircraft in hostile territory since the conflict began last month."

"At roughly the same time the F-15E was downed, a separate U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog crashed in the Persian Gulf region near the Strait of Hormuz."

Two U.S. HH-60W helicopters were involved in a high-risk search-and-rescue mission over Iran after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down. The helicopters came under fire but all personnel aboard were reported safe. One crew member was rescued, while the fate of another remains uncertain. This incident marks the first loss of a U.S. combat aircraft in hostile territory since the conflict began. Additionally, an A-10 Warthog crashed in the Persian Gulf, with its pilot safely recovered.

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