U.S. Air Force Pilot Rescued Behind Enemy Lines in Southwestern Iran
The second crew member of a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle shot down on April 3 was successfully recovered by American search-and-rescue forces in southwestern Iran. The aviator, who had been missing for over 48 hours, was retrieved alive in a high-stakes operation involving HH-60 helicopters and special operations teams. U.S. officials confirmed that all personnel involved in the recovery mission have returned safely to their base despite facing Iranian ground fire during the extraction.