‘Injured but fine’: Donald Trump on US rescue of downed F-15 airman in Iran
The United States successfully rescued an airman whose F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Iran.
President Trump announced the daring operation, stating the injured airman is safe and sound.
This marks the first time in military memory that two U.S. pilots have been rescued separately from deep within enemy territory.
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