US Airman Missing in Iran: Search Efforts Intensify

US and Iranian Forces Launch Joint Search Effort

A US warplane was shot down by Iranian forces, leaving a US airman missing and prompting a joint search effort between the two nations.

Details of the Incident

Iran claimed to have shot down two US warplanes, one F-15 flying over the southwest of the country and a second plane, an A-10 Warthog, involved in a mission to rescue the F-15's crew.

Crew Members Account for the Downed Planes

Two crew members were in the F-15 jet. One member was rescued, while the other airman remains missing, according to reports from the BBC's news partner CBS.

Second Plane's Pilot Ejected Safely

The pilot of the A-10 Warthog ejected safely over the Gulf and was rescued, CBS reports.

Reward Offered for Capture of the Missing Crew Member

Iran is offering rewards to anyone who can capture the missing crew member alive, as reported by Iranian state TV.

Search Efforts Met with Gunfire

US crews reportedly faced gunfire during search-and-rescue efforts.

International Response

Senior international reporter, Joel Gunter is providing updates on the situation, shedding light on the complexities of the ongoing search efforts.