Daring U.S. rescue mission succeeds

A complex search-and-rescue operation concluded Sunday with the recovery of a U.S. aviator who had been evading Iranian forces for over 24 hours.

The mission, described as one of the most daring in military history, required commandos to infiltrate hostile terrain while the CIA spread false intelligence to distract local militias.

During the extraction, the U.S. military was forced to blow up its own transport planes and helicopters due to mechanical failures and the risk of capture.

While the airman is reported to be safe, the incident highlights the extreme risks of ground operations within Iran.