President Donald Trump briefed on downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran President Donald Trump received a briefing on an F-15 fighter jet that reportedly went down over Iran, marking a potential first loss of U.S. aircraft in the ongoing conflict. While Iranian state media initially claimed an F-35 was shot down, images of wreckage suggest it may have been an F-15. The reason for the jet’s downing is unclear, and search efforts are reportedly underway for the crew.

• President Donald Trump was briefed on an F-15 fighter jet that reportedly went down over Iran.
• This is the first known loss of a U.S. aircraft since Operation Epic Fury began on February 28.
• Iranian state media claimed to have shot down a U.S. fighter jet, initially identified as an F-35, but wreckage photos suggest it may be an F-15.
• The cause of the downing is not yet clear, and a statement is expected from U.S. Central Command.
• Search efforts may be underway, with footage showing U.S. aircraft flying low over Iranian territory.
• U.S. officials had previously asserted complete control over Iranian skies and had sent B-52 bombers into Iran.