US Special Forces Rescue Second F-15 Pilot After 30-Hour Ordeal in Iran

American and Israeli forces successfully rescued the second crew member of a downed US F-15E after more than 30 hours behind enemy lines.

“This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly shows the wreckage of crashed aircraft in central Iran”

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Both crew members had ejected, but the weapons systems officer remained on the ground hiding while wounded and armed with only a handgun.

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The rescue mission involved hundreds of US special forces and dozens of aircraft, drones, and helicopters.

President Trump confirmed the rescue, writing the airman sustained injuries but will be just fine.

Iran claimed to have shot down several American aircraft during the operation.

The CIA was intimately involved in the rescue, supporting the mission with deception and planning.

The successful recovery could strengthen US confidence and push toward expanding operations.

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Snopes debunked a widely circulated video purportedly showing a pilot in Iranian custody, explaining it was miscaptioned and unrelated.

The media attention on two individuals contrasted sharply with growing civilian casualties.

Iranian forces counterattacked with missile strikes over Abu Dhabi, killing 34 people.

The war's toll on civilians already surpassed 900 deaths in less than six weeks.

Trump's demand for unconditional surrender contributed to the deepening crisis.

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz affected 20% of global oil shipments.

Pressure on Trump to declare victory and withdraw called into question the prudence of escalating.