By: Puli
April 05, LNW (Colombo): A missing U.S. service member has been successfully rescued by American forces after his fighter jet was shot down over Iran, according to an announcement by Donald Trump early Sunday.
In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump revealed that the high-risk operation was carried out over several hours and described it as one of the most daring search and rescue missions in U.S. military history. He confirmed that the rescued officer, a highly respected colonel, is now safe despite sustaining some injuries.
The rescue effort was launched after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down in the region earlier this week. According to reports, another crew member from the same aircraft had already been rescued shortly after the crash and was receiving medical treatment.
Trump stated that multiple aircraft, equipped with advanced weaponry, were deployed to carry out the mission. He also highlighted that this marks a rare instance where two U.S. pilots were rescued separately from deep within hostile territory.
The successful operation underscores the military’s commitment to ensuring that no American service member is left behind, even under the most dangerous circumstances.