Trump Says Missing F-15 Pilot Rescued From Iran After 'Dozens of Aircraft' Sent
President Trump announced that a U.S. F-15 fighter jet crew member who went missing in Iran has been safely rescued. Trump said he ordered dozens of military aircraft to retrieve the pilot, who was injured but will recover.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a U.S. Air Force F-15 crew member missing in Iran has been safely rescued after what he called "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in history."
Trump said he directed the U.S. military to send dozens of aircraft armed with advanced weapons to retrieve the service member. The pilot sustained injuries during the incident but is expected to make a full recovery, according to Trump's statement.
The rescue operation appears to have involved significant military resources, with Trump claiming "not a single American" was killed during the mission. Details about how the F-15 was downed or the exact location in Iran remain unclear.
Trump emphasized the military's commitment to never leaving American fighters behind, posting "WE GOT HIM!" on his social media platform. The successful extraction avoids what could have been a major diplomatic crisis if the pilot had been captured.
This marks a major military rescue operation in hostile territory that could have escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The successful mission shows America's commitment to bringing home service members, even at great risk.
More details about the rescue operation and how the F-15 was shot down are expected to emerge.
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