Iranian media claims the US is searching for one of its pilots after a jet was reportedly downed over Iran - the BBC has contacted US Central Command.
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Iranian media claims US is searching for downed pilot in Iranian territory
Iran's Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is claiming the US is searching for one of its pilots after a jet was reportedly downed over Iran.
On Thursday morning, US Central Command (Centcom) denied IRGC reports that a fighter jet pilot had been shot down over Qeshm Island, in the Strait of Hormuz.
It is not clear if this statement refers to the most recent Iranian reports and the BBC has contacted Centcom for further detail.
Tasnim reports that US helicopters, planes and reconnaissance drones are involved in the search.
An Iranian state TV newsreader for a local channel has reported that rewards will be given to anyone who captures the pilot alive.
The BBC has not verified the claims and we're working to gather more information.
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