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Inside the Military's Daring Rescue of Downed US Airman in Iran

Apr 6, 2026Center Left

New details are emerging from the dramatic rescue of two American airmen in a remote corner of Southwest Iran after their F-15 fighter jet was shot down on Friday. The pilot was recovered within hours but according to President Donald Trump, the weapons officer was seriously injured had to hide in a mountain crevice for more than 24 hours as Iranians…

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