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U.S. Rescue Mission Saves Wounded Airman from Enemy Lines
4/5/2026
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Story summary
- A U.S. rescue operation retrieved a seriously wounded airman from enemy lines, praised by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The CIA conducted a deception campaign in Iran to mislead enemy forces about the airman's location and buy time for the rescue.
- The rescue was ordered after confirming the distress signal was not a trap.
- Advanced technology was used to locate the stranded airman, underscoring the operation's complexity and risks.
