‘Miraculous’: US rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: United States

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‘Miraculous’: US rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms

The United States has rescued the second crew member of a downed F-15 jet in Iran, confirmed President Donald Trump. The airman, who holds the rank of colonel, was rescued after a search and rescue operation in the mountains of Iran. This rescue comes as the war against Iran enters its sixth week, following the successful rescue of the first crew member the day before.

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