AdvertisementFile photo of an F-15E Strike Eagle. (Photo: AP/Ben Margot)05 Apr 2026 12:09PM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST WASHINGTON: The United States has rescued an airman whose F-15 jet was downed in Iran, two US officials told Reuters late on Saturday (Apr 4).The officials did not immediately provide further details on the rescue. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The airman was the second member of a two-person crew of an F-15 that Iran said on Friday was brought down by its air defences. Reuters reported on Friday that the first member of the crew had been recovered.This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.Source: Reuters/acSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST