What is F-15E Strike Eagle? Understanding the powerful US fighter jet downed in Iran

On 3 April 2026, a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet went down over Iran during the Iran war, and a US official confirmed it. The jet was shot down, according to Al Jazeera and other outlets, and had two crew members.

The United States launched a rescue mission. One crew member was rescued, and the search for the second continued. Fox News wrote that enemy fire erupted during the high-risk rescue.