U.S. Forces Rescue Second F-15 Crew Member in Iran After Multi-Day Search
Key Takeaways
- Second crew member of the downed F-15E rescued by U.S. forces in Iran.
- Rescue followed a multi-day, high-risk combat search-and-rescue operation inside Iran.
- The rescued crew member sustained injuries and was transported to a Kuwait hospital for treatment.
Daring Rescue Mission
U.S. forces rescued the second crew member of an F-15E shot down over Iran.
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Trump announced the crew member was a highly respected colonel and was found safe and sound after more than a day behind enemy lines.
The CIA's subterfuge and the military's lethal force were credited in the rescue.
Both crew members were brought back after the pilot was recovered shortly following the crash.
Details of the Operation
The second crew member had sustained injuries but was expected to recover.
The operation involved a specialized commando unit with a high volume of air cover.
Both the rescued airman and the recovery team have safely exited Iran.
The WSO used SERE training to evade capture and made contact with US forces.
Consequences and Context
The rescue came amid heavy criticism of the war.
“A missing US service member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran has been rescued by US forces, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post early Sunday”
The Strait of Hormuz remained closed by Iran.
Congressional Democrats demanded emergency briefings on the constitutional basis for strikes.
The rescue concluded with no rescuers injured.
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