U.S. President Donald Trump announced the successful recovery of a downed American airman following a high-risk operation inside Iran, describing it as one of the most daring rescue missions in U.S. military history.
“WE GOT HIM!” Trump said, confirming that the crew member—identified as a senior officer—has been safely recovered after being stranded behind enemy lines in mountainous terrain while pursued by hostile forces.
According to the president, the rescue operation involved dozens of U.S. aircraft and continuous monitoring of the airman’s position by military leadership and command authorities. The rescued officer was injured but is expected to recover.
Trump also revealed that a second pilot had been rescued earlier, but the operation was kept undisclosed to avoid jeopardizing the ongoing mission to recover the remaining airman.
He described the dual rescue as unprecedented, stating it is the first time two U.S. pilots have been rescued separately from deep inside enemy territory during an active conflict.
The president emphasized that no American personnel were killed or wounded during the operations and highlighted the mission as proof of U.S. air dominance and operational superiority over Iran.
The announcement marks a major moment in the conflict, showcasing the scale and coordination of U.S. military rescue capabilities under combat conditions.
