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U.S. destroys equipment used after F-15E fighter jet was downed in Iran

The U.S. carried out an extraordinary mission to rescue the airmen who ejected from an F-15E fighter jet that was downed over Iran. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

Published April 6, 2026, 1:00 PM
Updated April 6, 2026, 1:21 PM3.3K
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U.S. destroys equipment used after F-15E fighter jet was downed in Iran

The U.S. carried out an extraordinary mission to rescue the airmen who ejected from an F-15E fighter jet that was downed over Iran. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

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