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Trump reveals new details about daring rescue of airman from Iran

Apr 6, 2026Center Left

President Trump and military leaders revealed new details about the operation to rescue an airman who ejected from an F-15 after it was hit by Iranian fire. The president said the airman was badly injured and hid in a mountain crevice in Iran for 48 hours. More than 150 aircraft were involved in the effort to rescue him. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.

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