US Rescues Second Pilot Downed in Iran, Trump Confirms Details

US Rescues Second F-15 Crew Member from Iran

The United States has confirmed that it has rescued a second crew member of a downed US F-15 fighter jet, according to President Donald Trump’s social media post on Sunday. The rescue comes after the first crew member was brought back safely earlier in the week.

Iran claims that another US aircraft involved in the rescue operation has been shot down in the province of Isfahan. According to reports, a C-130 class aircraft was destroyed by a police commando unit called the Faraj Rangers.

The incident occurred during a high-stakes search and rescue operation for the missing airman, which involved dozens of military aircraft and faced fierce resistance from Iranian forces. The US official quoted in a report said that US forces had encircled and were moving in on the downed airman before a firefight broke out.

The rescue is part of a larger crisis for the White House, with the war on Iran in its sixth week. The incident has sparked controversy, with some reports suggesting that Trump’s statement about the success of the operation may be an attempt to cover up a defeat.

Separately, an A-10 Warthog fighter crashed after being hit over Kuwait, with the pilot ejecting safely. The degree of any injuries among the aircraft crew remains unclear.

The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with both sides engaging in military operations in the region.

Source: Al Jazeera