Iranian tribesmen reportedly fired at US Black Hawk helicopters during a search operation for a missing crew member after a fighter jet was downed in the isolated highlands of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad provinces in Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) praised the tribesmen as 'courageous, valiant and victorious guardians of the borders,' following the confrontation. Footage emerged showing Bakhtiari tribesmen patrolling the mountainous terrain, expressing hope for the missing individual’s recovery. To encourage the search, Iranian authorities have offered substantial financial bounties for the capture of the missing crew member. Meanwhile, the IRGC has promoted a new aerial defense system, claiming it played a role in downing the fighter jet and targeting the helicopters. As tensions continue to escalate in the region, stemming from US-Israel strikes on Iran since February 28, the situation remains fluid with ongoing verification efforts regarding the incident.