US military intensifies search for missing pilot after F-15 crash in Iran

Tehran. The US military has intensified search operations for a crew member missing after a US F-15 fighter jet crashed in southern Iran. 

US defense officials stated that one of the two pilots on board was successfully rescued alive following the incident yesterday. However, as the other member remains missing, a significant military force has been deployed for the search mission.

Meanwhile, Iran has announced an attractive reward for its citizens who assist in capturing the missing US soldier. According to Iranian state media, anyone who helps take the soldier into custody will be awarded more than $66,000. This has raised further concerns regarding the safety of the missing soldier.

The tension does not end there. Iran has also claimed to have shot down another US A-10 'Warthog' aircraft that was deployed for the search and rescue of the missing soldier. US media outlets have confirmed that the pilot of that aircraft managed to save his life by ejecting over the Gulf region and was subsequently rescued. 

Despite reports of two consecutive aircraft being downed, US President Donald Trump has not yet made any formal comments on the matter. The White House has only stated that the President has been fully briefed on the situation.

Since the start of this conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance, statistics indicate that 365 US soldiers have been injured so far.