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Trump details 155-aircraft rescue of downed airman

Apr 6, 2026Right

Donald Trump lauded the successful rescue operation of two downed US Air Force service members and warned that Iran's entire country may be 'taken out' on Tuesday night.

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NBC News

Apr 6, 2026

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Trump reveals new details about daring rescue of airman from Iran

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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Trump details rescue operation of missing F-15 airman in Iran: How it unfolded

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Apr 6, 2026

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Trump details rescue operation of missing F-15 airman in Iran: How it unfolded

President Trump and his top national security officials on Monday offered details on the harrowing rescue of a U.S. service member from Iran after a fighter jet was downed inside the country on Friday. Trump authorized the U.S. forces to start the search-and-rescue operation and within hours, the U.S. military deployed 21 aircraft into Iranian airspace.…

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A Downed Airman, a Hideout and High-Risk Rescue in Iran

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Apr 6, 2026

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A Downed Airman, a Hideout and High-Risk Rescue in Iran

For nearly two days, injured and alone, a U.S. aviator hid in a remote mountain crevice as Iranian forces and militias closed in on him with helicopters and drones.

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