Iran says US aircraft destroyed during recovery mission for missing service member

Iranian state media reported that U.S. military aircraft were destroyed during a rescue operation aimed at retrieving an American service member stranded within Iranian territory. According to reports from the Fars News Agency, the recovery mission involved multiple aircraft and resulted in significant losses. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between U.S. and Iranian forces, raising questions about the operational risks of such missions in hostile territory and the broader implications for military engagement in the region.