US officials say service member missing after Iran shot down jet has been rescued

Apr 4, 2026, 10:19 PM | Updated: 10:30 pm

A hole is seen in the dome of the Grand Hosseiniyeh mosque that officials say was hit by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes Tuesday in Zanjan, Iran, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (Francisco Seco, AP)

(Francisco Seco, AP)

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, according to two U.S. officials who spoke early Sunday on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement.

It comes after a frantic search-and-rescue operation. The crew member has been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle. A second crew member was rescued earlier.

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