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FBI arrests suspected leaker of downed F-15E jet

The FBI said Wednesday it arrested a former U.S. Special Operations Command employee accused of leaking information about an F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran late last week.

Published Apr 8, 2026, 6:28 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The FBI announced Wednesday it arrested a former U.S. Special Operations Command employee accused of leaking details about the downing of an F-15E fighter jet over Iran late last week. Authorities say the individual allegedly disclosed information about the incident. The FBI made the arrest public in its Wednesday announcement.