An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, and an A-10 Warthog crashed near the Strait of Hormuz around the same time, the New York Times reported, citing a US official.
One of the two F-15 pilots has been rescued, NBC News confirmed. Search operations continue for the second crew member. Two US Air Force HH-60G "Pave Hawk" combat rescue helicopters involved in the search were hit by Iranian fire — all service members aboard survived.
President Trump dismissed any impact on potential negotiations.
"No, not at all. No, it’s war. We’re in war," he told NBC News.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier denied any negotiations were taking place, only message exchanges.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran, including in Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran responded by striking Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East.