U.S. officials: American fighter jet shot down by Iran over Iranian territory

An American fighter jet appears to have been shot down by Iran. A search and rescue is underway, a U.S. official said.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Steve Ganyard breaks down what the search and rescue operation might look like.

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