The fallout from the F-15 crash for the US is far worse than initially thought, BBC News partner CBS News in the US reported, citing two US officials.
In addition to the F-15A being shot down on the morning of April 3, an A-10 Warthog that was being used to search and rescue the jet was also hit and damaged. The pilot ejected and was successfully rescued.
Two helicopters were also involved in the rescue operation and recovered the F-15 pilot who ejected, but the search for the second officer is ongoing.
The helicopter carrying the rescued pilot was then hit by small arms fire, wounding several crew members.
This series of events shows that despite Donald Trump's recent claims that Iran cannot take any action against American aircraft in its skies, the dangers are still very real and serious.
