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CIA Utilizes Pegasus Software to Rescue Downed Airmen in Iran

4/12/2026

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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) used Israeli-made Pegasus software in Iran to aid recovering two downed U.S. airmen.
The Pegasus software enabled the CIA to send false messages to Iranian officials claiming airmen were found.
Reports note U.S. technology could detect heartbeats from miles away, aiding in locating one airman.
A ceasefire was established last week, but U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan did not resolve the ongoing tensions.

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Story summary

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) used Israeli-made Pegasus software in Iran to aid recovering two downed U.S. airmen.
The Pegasus software enabled the CIA to send false messages to Iranian officials claiming airmen were found.
Reports note U.S. technology could detect heartbeats from miles away, aiding in locating one airman.
A ceasefire was established last week, but U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan did not resolve the ongoing tensions.