The aircraft has been identified as an F-15E Strike Eagle, a two-seat combat jet typically operated by a pilot and a weapons systems officer, as reported by The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

Iranian state media earlier claimed its forces had downed the American jet and released footage that appeared to show wreckage of the aircraft.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: One Crew Member Rescued, Search Ongoing

US special forces have successfully located and rescued one of the crew members from the downed aircraft. The rescued servicemember is reportedly alive and receiving medical attention.

The status of the second crew member remains unclear, and a search-and-rescue operation is currently underway. Specialised US personnel recovery teams and aircraft have been deployed to locate the missing crew member.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: First Known US Aircraft Loss Inside Iran In Current Conflict

If confirmed, the downing of the F-15E would mark the first known loss of a US aircraft inside Iranian territory since the ongoing conflict began earlier this year.

US officials said President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation, though there has been no detailed public comment yet from the White House or the Pentagon.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Iran Also Searching For Crew Members

Iranian authorities have reportedly launched their own efforts to locate the aircrew. Some Iranian media outlets have even called on civilians to help capture the pilots if found.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Situation Still Developing

The circumstances surrounding how the aircraft was shot down remain unclear. Officials say the rescue and search operation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.

Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.