US rescues airman in Iran after plane shot down

Author: news24.comPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: United States

World / International

US rescues airman in Iran after plane shot down

US forces rescued an airman whose F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Iran. The airman, found behind enemy lines, is injured, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. This incident was resolved early on Sunday, addressing a crisis for US President Donald Trump.

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