Report; US Pilot Ejected Over Southwestern Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A channel affiliated with Iranian state television has claimed that a U.S. fighter pilot ejected from their aircraft over southwestern Iran. It was not clear what may have happened to the plane, including whether Iran was claiming it was shot down or there was another issue. If the claim is confirmed, it could lead to yet another dramatic escalation in the war. It is nearing the end of its fifth week. The U.S. did not respond immediately to requests for comment. The anchor on the Iranian channel urged residents to hand over any “enemy pilot” to police and promised a reward for anyone who did.