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U.S. Military Searches for Pilot After Iran Shoots Down F-15E

4/5/2026

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The U.S. military intensifies its search for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American F-15E Strike Eagle.
The incident marks the first U.S. aircraft loss on Iranian soil after U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of victory over Iran.
Iranian state media has urged the public to locate the downed pilot.
The conflict has pushed global oil markets higher.
Iranian drone strikes have targeted U.S. companies in the region.

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The U.S. military intensifies its search for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American F-15E Strike Eagle.
The incident marks the first U.S. aircraft loss on Iranian soil after U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of victory over Iran.
Iranian state media has urged the public to locate the downed pilot.
The conflict has pushed global oil markets higher.
Iranian drone strikes have targeted U.S. companies in the region.