Iran claims to have shot down a US F-15 fighter jet: what is known

Iranian media reported that for the first time since the start of the American military campaign, a US F-15 fighter jet had been shot down. The fate of the crew remains unknown.

This is reported by Axios.

Iranian media have released photos and videos purportedly showing the wreckage of a plane and an ejection seat. According to the materials, the plane is an American F-15 fighter jet.

It is not yet known where exactly the incident occurred and under what circumstances the plane could have been shot down.

According to available information, search and rescue operations are underway at the scene. Two crew members are considered missing.

If this data is confirmed, this would be the first case of an American aircraft being shot down by enemy fire since the start of hostilities.

The US military and the White House have not yet commented on these reports.

At the same time, Iranian state media has already announced a reward for the American pilots.

Earlier it was reported that US President Donald Trump plans to address Congress with a proposal for a significant increase in defense spending in the budget. This would increase funding to $1.5 trillion, which would be one of the largest increases in a decade.

Recall that Israel is ready to continue the military campaign against Iran for several more weeks.