Iranian media report claims US pilot ejected over south-western Iran

A channel affiliated with Iranian state television claimed that a US fighter pilot ejected from their aircraft over south-western Iran.It was not clear what may have happened to the plane on Friday, 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, nearing the end of its fifth week.The US did not respond immediately to requests for comment.