War in the Middle East: Search for U.S. Airman Continues as Strikes Hit Iran

U.S. forces continued a second-day search for a missing American airman after an F-15E was reported shot down, and Israeli officials said their military struck a major petrochemical complex in Iran.

U.S. forces continued a search-and-rescue operation into a second day for a missing American crew member after officials reported an Air Force F-15E was shot down over Iran. Israeli leaders said their military struck petrochemical facilities in Iran's Mahshahr industrial zone. Regional authorities also reported further strikes and missile or drone activity affecting Lebanon, the Persian Gulf and Israel. Reported developments: - U.S. officials said one crew member of the downed jet had been rescued and a second remained missing as search efforts continued. - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed strikes on petrochemical sites in the Mahshahr Special Petrochemical Economic Zone; Iranian state media reported deaths and injuries there. - Authorities in Gulf states reported multiple missile and drone attacks and interceptions in the Persian Gulf region. - Reports said strikes occurred in Lebanon and near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant; the International Atomic Energy Agency reported no rise in radiation levels and said operations were not affected. Summary: Reported strikes and the ongoing search for the missing airman have been associated with casualties and damage and contribute to heightened regional tensions. Undetermined at this time.