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The Digest:

US officials have confirmed that a fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search and rescue operation is underway for the pilot. Reuters reports that the military is trying to determine if the pilot is still alive. Iran has urged its citizens to be on the lookout for survivors, while the IRGC flooded social media with images of the wreck. Officials did not specify if the aircraft was an F-35 or an F-15. This follows President Trump's threat to "bomb Iran back to the Stone Age."

Key Points:
  • A US pilot on Iranian soil dramatically escalates military tensions.
  • The incident could undermine Trump's already fragile public support for the conflict.
  • Iran's social media propaganda campaign signals psychological warfare alongside military action.
  • Loss of a second F-35 in two weeks raises questions about US air defence vulnerabilities.
  • Trump's earlier threats now carry a heavier weight with American lives at stake.
Watch for updates on the pilot's fate and whether the US retaliates or pursues ceasefire negotiations.

Sources: Premium Times (citing Reuters)