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Story summary
- U.S. Special Operations forces rescued an Air Force officer in Iran after his jet was shot down.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced via social media that the colonel sustained injuries but is safe.
- The rescue involved Navy SEAL Team Six and hundreds of military personnel.
- The incident marked the first time a manned U.S. aircraft was downed in the ongoing conflict.
- Iranian state media reported rewards for the airman.
