- Iran struck a second US warplane Friday in the Persian Gulf region and hit two US helicopters involved a search-and-rescue effort, according to reports.
- A rescue operation is underway after Iran downed a US F-15 Friday. One crew member was rescued and a second pilot is still missing.
- An A-10 attack plane was also hit by incoming fire, and the pilot navigated the damaged plane to Kuwaiti airspace before ejecting and being subsequently rescued, The Washington Post reported.
- Two US Black Hawk helicopters involved in the search for the F-15 crew member were also reportedly hit by Iranian fire, which injured personnel onboard. Both aircraft are reported to have returned safely to their base.
- President Donald Trump declined to say what action he’ll take if the missing F-15 pilot is harmed in a brief interview with The Independent, saying, “We hope that’s not going to happen.”
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