US F-18E jet downed by Iran, triggering a risky search and rescue mission. Sami Puri, visiting lecturer at King’s College London, explains the dangers facing operations under Iranian fire, the challenges of locating the missing crew member, and the impact on US claims of air superiority. He also discusses potential effects on US-Iran negotiations and military strategy in the Persian Gulf. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #USJet #IranConflict #F18E #PilotRescue #AirSuperiority #PersianGulf #MilitaryCrisis #USIranTensions #SamirPuri #WarStudies #AlJazeeraEnglish