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US rescues second crew member of downed F-15E fighter jet from Iran

SUMMARY

US commandos rescued the second crew member of a downed F-15E fighter jet in southwest Iran after a two-day search. The colonel, who was injured, was successfully extracted while US forces faced heavy fire. President Trump hailed the operation as “one of most daring search and rescue operations in U.S history,” asserting that no Americans were harmed.

Iran claimed to have destroyed three US aircraft during the operation and stated that the F-15 was shot down. Despite these losses, Trump emphasized continued US military support, stating that the US would never leave a warfighter behind.

Comprehensive attacks on Iranian facilities have persisted, with Israel targeting various sites and recent incidents at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.


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