US Rescues Air Force Officer early Sunday after his plane went down inside Iran. Furthermore, the officer evaded capture for over a day in enemy territory before commandos reached him.
The injured weapons systems officer hid in a mountain crevice at 7,000 feet above sea level. Remarkably, he carried only a pistol, a communication device, and a tracking beacon. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps raced simultaneously to locate and capture him.
The CIA mounted a major deception campaign before the rescue began. Specifically, operatives spread false word inside Iran that US. forces had already recovered the officer. Consequently, the CIA used unique capabilities to pinpoint his exact location and shared it directly with the Pentagon and the White House.
President Trump then ordered an immediate rescue mission. Additionally, the US. military deployed dozens of aircraft armed with heavy weapons to retrieve him. However, two US. transport planes suffered damage on the ground in Iran, and crews demolished them to prevent enemy capture.
Commandos flew the rescued colonel directly to Kuwait for medical treatment. Subsequently, Trump announced the success on Truth Social, writing, “WE GOT HIM!” Furthermore, Trump called it “one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US. History.”
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated Trump and praised what he called America’s “dauntless warriors.” Finally, Trump announced a press conference at the Oval Office on Monday to share full details of the operation.
“Sources: CNN, CBS News, NPR, Axios, ABC News, Fox News April 5, 2026″
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