How US operation to rescue air officer from Iran unfolded

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: United States

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How US operation to rescue air officer from Iran unfolded

US President Donald Trump announced that the US military rescued a missing American fighter jet crew member in Iran. The Air Force officer went missing after the downing of his F-15, and while the pilot was quickly rescued, a search mission was launched for the weapons systems officer. Trump described the operation as taking place deep inside the mountains of Iran, where a firefight occurred between US and Iranian forces.

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