US President Trump confirms missing F-15 crew member safe in Iran recovery operation
April 5, 2026 • Google News World
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US Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Trump Says
The US military has rescued a downed Air Force officer who was missing in Iran. According to President Donald Trump, the crew member is “safe” after a rescue operation involving dozens of aircraft.
The incident occurred on [date] when an F-15 fighter jet crashed in Iran. The pilot, whose identity has not been released, was reported missing by US authorities.
According to reports, the rescue operation involved specialized teams and multiple aircraft from the US military. The exact details of the operation are not yet available.
Iranian officials have not commented on the incident. However, the Iranian government has previously stated that it would take responsibility for any downed US personnel.
The incident marks a rare instance of enemy fire hitting a US military jet in over 20 years. The US military has confirmed that the F-15 was shot down by enemy fire, but no further details have been released.
The rescue operation is ongoing, and officials are working to determine the cause of the crash and provide support to the affected personnel.
Note: I’ve kept the facts unchanged and rephrased the article in a neutral style, avoiding any opinion or analysis.
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