The US president said the military has “pulled off one of the most daring” search and rescue operations in history
Both crew members of the US F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran on Friday have been rescued, President Donald Trump announced.
The aircraft was shot down during a combat mission over Iran’s southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, while officials had until then remained tight-lipped about rescue efforts. According to US media, one crew member was recovered shortly after the incident, while the search for the weapons systems officer continued throughout Sunday.
“WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history for one of our incredible crew member officers, who also happens to be a highly respected colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!” Trump wrote on X, confirming reports that the second crew member had finally been found.
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