This post accurately reports a major, breaking news story. A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was confirmed shot down over Iran on April 3, 2026 — the first manned American aircraft lost to enemy fire during the ongoing war. U.S. forces have launched search and rescue operations for the two-person crew. Multiple U.S. officials and established news outlets (Axios, Reuters, CNN, CBS, WaPo) confirm the incident. Iranian state media initially claimed an F-35, but photos and analysis consistently point to an F-15E.