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Second Missing Airman in Downed Jet Rescued, US Officials Say

Apr 3, 2026Center Left

The second crew member of an American fighter jet shot down has been rescued in a mountainous region deep inside Iran after a joint operation between the United States military and the CIA. The entire incident raises questions about what remains of Iran’s defense systems and capability to shoot down aircraft. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for Sunday TODAY.

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