Video | Two U.S. helicopters hit by Iranian fire during rescue operations.

Two American helicopters were struck by Iranian fire during the search and rescue efforts for two crew members from an F-15E fighter jet that was shot down today over Iran, NBC News reports. One crew member has since been rescued.

Citing a US official, the report says the “service members are all safe” after being hit by Iranian fire during the search and rescue mission.

Footage of Iranian police firing small arms at a pair of USAF HH-60Ws searching for the downed F-15E crew earlier today. pic.twitter.com/9SwhyhY1Aw

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