Donald Trump announced that a second U.S. crew member from a downed F-15 aircraft in southwestern Iran has been successfully rescued following an extended military operation. In a public statement, Trump confirmed the airman is “safe and sound” after what he described as a complex and high-risk search-and-rescue mission.
According to the account, the উদ্ধার operation lasted nearly 48 hours and involved coordinated efforts across multiple branches of the U.S. military. The rescued officer reportedly ejected safely, moved away from the crash site, and used a secure device to communicate his location to rescue teams while evading capture in difficult terrain.
U.S. officials indicated that the mission required sustained aerial support and careful planning to ensure a safe extraction. The operation followed an earlier successful rescue of another pilot, though that effort had not been publicly confirmed at the time due to operational security concerns.
The recovery of both crew members underscores the capabilities of U.S. search-and-rescue forces operating in hostile environments. While details about the broader incident remain limited, officials confirmed that both individuals are now receiving medical care, and no U.S. personnel were reported killed during the rescue efforts.