Hyderabad, April 3 -- A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States (US) intensified, marking a significant escalation in hostilities.

With the war now at the end of its 35th day on Friday, April 3, exchanges of fire have widened in scope and geography, hitting civilian infrastructure and key energy assets. The spillover into Gulf countries underscores growing risks to global oil supply routes.

US jet downed, search under way

A US fighter aircraft was downed over southern Iran, with a search under way for the crew, a US official told Reuters. Iranian authorities said the strike was carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iran's Tasnim News Agency released photographs ...