Iranian media announced rewards for civilians who capture the “enemy pilot alive” after Tehran claimed to have shot down an American fighter jet.
A US F-15 jet.
UPDATED: Apr 3, 2026 19:29 IST
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After Tehran claimed it had shot down a US F-15E fighter jet, Iranian media announced rewards for civilians who capture the pilot alive and hand them over to authorities, and also urged public participation in shooting down aircraft.
“If a pilot or an enemy pilot is captured and handed over alive to the law enforcement or military forces, you will receive a significant reward and compensation. If you see an airplane or helicopter in the sky, make sure to target it,” the anchor read out a message.
State-affiliated Iranian channels have claimed that the US fighter pilot ejected from their aircraft over southwestern Iran, after it was shot down.
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Apr 3, 2026 19:29 IST
After Tehran claimed it had shot down a US F-15E fighter jet, Iranian media announced rewards for civilians who capture the pilot alive and hand them over to authorities, and also urged public participation in shooting down aircraft.
“If a pilot or an enemy pilot is captured and handed over alive to the law enforcement or military forces, you will receive a significant reward and compensation. If you see an airplane or helicopter in the sky, make sure to target it,” the anchor read out a message.
State-affiliated Iranian channels have claimed that the US fighter pilot ejected from their aircraft over southwestern Iran, after it was shot down.
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Published On:
Apr 3, 2026 19:29 IST