War: Second US pilot from downed jet in Iran recovered

World News War: Second US pilot from downed jet in Iran recovered Published on April 5, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The second missing United States pilot from the downed US fighter jet, F-15E, has been recovered. According to a US government official, who spoke to Al Jazeera, the recovery was done after a heavy firefight. The government official stated further that despite recovering the air crew member, the rescue operation was still in progress, noting that the rescued pilot is not safe yet. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He said that the rescue team must still successfully evacuate from Iran and get back to safety. DAILY POST reports that Iran had claimed that it shot down a United States F-35 fighter jet over its central region. It will also be recalled that Iranian merchants and trade groups have placed a $60,000 for anyone who finds the missing American pilot. Don't Miss War: Iran fires drone at Kuwait You may like War: Iran fires drone at Kuwait Iran offers $60,000 reward for missing American pilot ‘Hell will rain down’ – Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reach deal amid search for missing US pilot War: US, Israel blow up Iran’s nuclear plant War: Explosion rocks Iran after downing US jet Putin, Erdogan discuss Iran war as Israel vows more fire

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