Experts warn downed US aircraft signals escalating conflict with Iran

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down by Iran over Iranian territory on Friday and other American aircraft were also struck during a search and rescue mission, U.S officials confirmed to ABC News, marking a new and potentially dangerous point in the conflict.

One crew member aboard the downed two-seater F-15E has been rescued, according to a U.S. official. The status of the other crew member is unknown, according to the official, and the search and rescue effort continues.

Two Black Hawk helicopters also involved in the search and rescue mission for the crew of the F-15E fighter jet were struck by incoming fire, a U.S. official said. There were injuries to some of the crew aboard the helicopters, both of which were able to make it back to their base, the official said.

A U.S. Air Force one-seater A-10 "Warthog" attack aircraft that was providing close air support for the search and rescue mission was hit over Iran and crashed in Kuwait, according to a U.S. official. The pilot was rescued, according to the official. Their condition was unclear.

Experts warn the conflict may be intensifying rather than nearing an end.
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