A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday, and U.S. officials said a search is under way for a second crew member.
A search-and-rescue mission recovered the pilot, U.S. officials said.
The incident occurred as the conflict involving Iran entered its sixth week, U.S. officials said.
Officials did not immediately provide further details on the circumstances of the shootdown or the identities of the crew members, U.S. officials said.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
