An American fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, sparking a major search and rescue operation by US forces inside the country. Iran has issued a reward for capture of a missing crew member.
What’s believed to be an F-15 Strike Eagle went down in the south-west of Iran. It’s understood that the pilot has been rescued by US forces, but the fate of the second member of the jet’s aircrew is not yet clear.
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Iranian state television has been showing pictures of what it says is debris from the jet – and has broadcast an offer of a reward for anyone who captures the downed US crew member alive. Â
President Trump has been briefed on the situation. There are reports a second jet – an A-10 Warthog – crashed after coming under fire – while assisting in the first rescue. The pilot ejected to safety.
Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Tom Bateman and Lorna Gordon.
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