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Have we witnessed the start of an Iranian version of the American Powerball lottery?
One of the pilots has been rescued by the U.S. A crew member from the American fighter jet in Iran has been taken care of by the U.S., sources tell CBS News. The person is reported to be alive, according to information given to CNN.
The plane, an F-15E, has room for two people, several American media outlets report. According to the Pentagon, the status of the other crew member is unclear, sources tell NBC. Iran has stated that the plane was shot down, which has not yet been confirmed by the U.S.
Iran is also searching for the crew, several media outlets have previously reported. A reward has been issued for anyone who finds them. Watch the segment on SVT News.
The USA is reported to be searching for the fighter jet. The claim that Iran has shot down an American fighter jet now also comes from American sources to The New York Times and other media. The condition of the aircraft's crew is unknown, but the USA is reported to be searching.
A local state TV channel reports that the plane is said to have been shot down near the province of Kohgiluyeh and Buyer Ahmad in southwestern Iran, writes AP. On the channel, the public was first urged to shoot the crew. Then a reward was issued for anyone who finds the pilot or pilots, reports the news agency. See the article on SVT Nyheter.