Officials said the incident took place near the Strait of Hormuz and inside Iranian airspace, where US aircraft were allegedly operating. Iran stated that the move was in response to repeated aerial activity and pressure from US forces.

The United States has partially acknowledged the incident, confirming that the aircraft involved included an F15E Strike Eagle and an A10 aircraft. However, Iran insists that F35 jets were also among those shot down.

Reports indicate that one of the US aircraft carried a pilot and a crew member. One of them was reportedly rescued from Iranian custody, while efforts to locate the other are still ongoing. During the rescue operation, US military helicopters and drones were deployed. Iran has claimed that it also targeted and downed some of these rescue assets.

Iran further claimed that, along with the aircraft, it destroyed five drones and two cruise missiles. Iranian authorities stated that their airspace is now heavily defended and poses a significant risk to any hostile activity.

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps described the incident as a major success and stated that it was a difficult day for the United States. They added that entering Iranian airspace would be considered a serious mistake. Iran has also warned that any further intrusion by foreign military aircraft or equipment will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

On the US side, officials have taken steps to ensure the safety of their personnel. They confirmed that all personnel are safe, while rescue operations are still ongoing. Military officials from both sides are reportedly in contact to prevent the situation from escalating further, as tensions remain high in the region.