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Trump Announces Successful Rescue of F-15 Crew Member in Iran

4/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the rescue of the second crew member from the downed F-15 in Iran, calling the operation miraculous.
The rescued crew member is a weapons system officer who evaded capture for more than a day after ejecting.
The CIA located the officer and used a deception campaign to mislead Iranian forces.
No American troops were harmed during the mission.
Both crew members are safe.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the rescue of the second crew member from the downed F-15 in Iran, calling the operation miraculous.
The rescued crew member is a weapons system officer who evaded capture for more than a day after ejecting.
The CIA located the officer and used a deception campaign to mislead Iranian forces.
No American troops were harmed during the mission.
Both crew members are safe.