A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was downed over Iran, with American forces conducting search and rescue operations for the two-person crew, multiple U.S. officials confirmed Thursday.

One crew member has been successfully rescued and recovered, according to officials who spoke to news outlets. Search operations remain ongoing for the second crew member from the aircraft.

The White House confirmed that President Trump has been briefed on the incident, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledging the downing of the American fighter jet. The administration has not provided additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Iranian state media has responded to reports of the downed aircraft, though specific details of Iran's official position have not been fully disclosed. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran in the region.

Separately, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier departed Croatia after completing a five-day port visit for repairs, according to Navy announcements. The world's largest aircraft carrier had previously sailed out of the Middle East region last week after sustaining damage, and its movement suggests potential redeployment to the area.

U.S. officials have not yet provided details about what caused the F-15E to go down or the specific location within Iran where the incident occurred. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a twin-engine, two-seat fighter-bomber used for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.