In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

• First—A U.S. fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, triggering a dangerous search-and-rescue mission deep inside hostile territory. While details are still coming in, officials say one crew member has been rescued, but another remains missing.

• Later in the show—A major shakeup inside the Pentagon, as the Army’s top general is removed in the middle of the war with Iran. The Pentagon confirmed the rare move, but offered few details, leaving key questions unanswered.

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