Two U.S. airmen ejected from an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet after it was struck by enemy fire during military operations over Iran on Friday, according to U.S. military sources.

The incident occurred as U.S. forces were conducting operations in the region. The aircraft, a twin-engine, two-seat fighter-bomber, was hit by what officials described as enemy fire, prompting the crew to eject from the aircraft.

Following the ejection, U.S. forces immediately initiated recovery operations to locate and retrieve the two airmen. Military personnel successfully recovered both crew members, though details about their condition or the specific circumstances of the recovery were not immediately disclosed.

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a multi-role fighter aircraft designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. When pilots eject from military aircraft, they use ejection seats that propel them clear of the aircraft within seconds, allowing parachutes to deploy for a controlled descent.

The incident highlights the ongoing military activities and risks faced by U.S. personnel operating in the Middle East region. Further details about the mission, the cause of the aircraft being hit, and the current status of the recovered airmen have not been released by military officials.