Search for missing airman after Iran shoots down fighter jets | ABC NEWS

A search and rescue mission continues tonight for an American pilot missing after their fighter jet was shot down by Iran. One crew member was rescued, but there is no sign of their colleague, whom Iranian officials are offering a reward to capture.
The aircraft was one of two US planes downed in a day, contradicting Donald Trump's claims of complete dominance over Iranian skies.

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