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U.S. Forces Rescue F-15E Crew Amid Iran Tensions

4/5/2026

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  • U.S. forces rescued both crew members of an F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced the rescue.
  • The first crew member was saved on April 3, 2025, and the second on April 5, 2025.
  • Iranian forces claimed responsibility for the shootdown and offered rewards for capturing the pilots.