Trump says downed U.S. jet won't affect Iran negotiations

Major breaking news in the U.S.-Iran conflict as an American F-15 fighter jet is shot down over Iranian airspace. In this exclusive report, NBC News provides the latest updates on the urgent search and rescue operation for a missing pilot after the first U.S. aircraft was downed behind enemy lines in the five-week-old war.

President Trump reacts to the incident, calling it "war" but insisting it will not affect ongoing negotiations with Iran. The video explores how this development challenges previous claims of U.S. air dominance, the President’s comments on seizing the Strait of Hormuz, and the controversial leadership shakeup at the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Key highlights:
- Details of the F-15 shootdown and the rescue status of the two pilots.
- President Trump’s exclusive comments to NBC News regarding the impact on negotiations.
- Analysis of Iran’s remaining air defense capabilities.
- Updates on the Pentagon "shaking up" military leadership during active combat.

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