US Forces Rescue Second F-15 Crew Member in Daring Iran Operation
Key Takeaways
- Second F-15E crew member rescued by U.S. special forces inside Iran.
- Trump confirmed the rescue of the second pilot.
- Rescue followed a high-risk CSAR operation behind enemy lines in Iran.
Rescue Mission Success
American commandos successfully rescued the second crew member of a US F-15E Strike Eagle.
President Trump announced the rescue as one of the most daring in US history, stating WE GOT HIM!
The operation involved deploying numerous aircraft and hundreds of special forces.
Both airmen were found injured but expected to recover.
Iran Claims to Shoot Down Rescue Aircraft
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have shot down a US C-130 transport plane and two Black Hawk helicopters.
Iran's police command announced the C-130 had been downed in the south of Isfahan.
This escalation came despite Trump's confirmation that the rescue was successful.
Al Jazeera noted there had been no confirmation from Iranian officials at the time.
High-Risk CSAR Operation
The mission involved hundreds of commandos, warplanes, drones, and surveillance assets.
The officer survived by carrying little more than a pistol while hiding.
A firefight broke out and American aircraft struck Iranian convoys to clear a path.
The officer was flown to Kuwait for medical treatment.
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