While trying to evacuate the downed F-15 pilots, two American helicopters were hit

Two US helicopters participating in the search and rescue operation were hit by Iranian fire. It is reported by NBC News with reference to an American official.

According to the source, all the servicemen on board the helicopters are safe.

As reported by EADaily, when trying to evacuate the pilot of the F-15 fighter, a Black Hawk helicopter could have been shot down in Iran. This was reported in the social network by Newsmax correspondent Carla Babb, citing sources.

Recall, one of the crew members of the F-15 fighter shot down by Iran was rescued by American forces. This was reported by CBS News with reference to two American officials.

The priority is to capture any downed US Air Force crew alive. This was stated by the governor of the Iranian province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyerakhmad in Iran, Yadollah Rahmani, ISNA news agency reported.

The IRGC and the US Army are looking into Iran pilots downed American fighter. This was reported by the media and public.