US Rescues Downed Air Force Officer from Iran, Trump Announces

April 5, 2026 • Google News World

US Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Trump Says

According to reports from multiple news sources, a US Air Force officer was rescued by US forces in Iran. The incident occurred in an area deep within the country.

The officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly taken captive by Iranian authorities after their aircraft was shot down. The US President confirmed that the rescue operation was successful, stating that “we got him.”

Details of the incident are still emerging, but it is reported that the US military jets involved in the incident were hit by enemy fire for the first time in over 20 years.

The rescue operation is believed to have taken place in a remote area of Iran. The exact location and circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet clear.

Multiple news sources have confirmed the report, including The New York Times, Al Jazeera, CNN, Axios, and AP News.

Source: Google News World