Overview
- Iranian fire downed a two-seat U.S. F-15E over southwestern Iran on Friday, and U.S. forces recovered one crew member as the search for the second continued.
- Iran and U.S. officials said rescue aircraft and special operations units entered the area, and two Black Hawk helicopters were hit by ground fire but exited Iranian airspace.
- Iran said it also struck a U.S. A-10 attack jet in a separate incident near the Gulf, and U.S. officials said the pilot was rescued.
- Iranian state outlets urged residents to hand any “enemy pilot” to authorities with promises of rewards, and a provincial governor pledged commendations for a capture.
- Following Friday’s attacks on Gulf infrastructure, Kuwait reported fires at its Mina al-Ahmadi refinery and damage to a desalination and power site, adding to energy and shipping risks through the Strait of Hormuz.