US Special Forces Rescue Downed F-15 Airman from Iranian Territory
United States Special Forces, supported by Israeli intelligence, successfully rescued a missing F-15 airman from behind enemy lines in Iran early Sunday. The airman was the second crew member of a fighter jet downed by Iranian air defenses on April 3. The rescue operation ends a high-stakes search that intensified during the sixth week of the conflict. The airman is reported to be seriously wounded but stable and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Date: April 5, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Hindu