A US F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran, three US sources said on Friday.
And in a separate incident on the same day, a US military A-10 Thunderbolt was struck, according to a US official familiar with the matter.
Here’s what we know so far about the two aircraft:
US forces have launched search and rescue efforts for the downed fighter jet, two sources said. One of two crew members has been rescued and is receiving medical attention in US custody, according to sources. The status of the other service member is unknown.
One of the US sources also confirmed the aircraft was an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter…