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U.S. Airman Rescued After Hiding in Iran for Days

4/5/2026

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Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie said on Face the Nation that the search-and-rescue for the missing U.S. airman was successful, noting the airman hid in Iran for more than a day.
He added the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of U.S. military training and planning.
McKenzie said the U.S. lost aircraft, but the tradition of not leaving personnel behind remains paramount as authorities press Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie said on Face the Nation that the search-and-rescue for the missing U.S. airman was successful, noting the airman hid in Iran for more than a day.
He added the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of U.S. military training and planning.
McKenzie said the U.S. lost aircraft, but the tradition of not leaving personnel behind remains paramount as authorities press Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.