WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. forces successfully rescued a missing crew member from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran, marking a high-risk recovery operation during ongoing military activity in the region.
The aircraft was shot down Friday over Iran’s Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, with Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces claiming responsibility and reportedly offering a bounty for the captured crew member. The rescued aviator, a weapons systems officer, was found injured but alive after evading capture in mountainous terrain.
According to officials, U.S. rescue teams conducted the operation under fire, with helicopters taking small-arms fire from local tribesmen. Air Force Pararescuemen used GPS tracking and secure communications to locate the crew member, who had been hiding in what officials described as “treacherous mountains.”
President Donald Trump confirmed the rescue Sunday, stating the aviator “will be just fine,” while also renewing warnings to Iran. He demanded the Strait of Hormuz reopen by April 6, threatening further escalation if conditions are not met. Iranian officials dismissed the remarks as “unbalanced and foolish.”
Diplomatic efforts appear ongoing, with Pakistan indicating ceasefire discussions remain “on track.” Meanwhile, reports suggest Israel may be preparing additional strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.
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