Downed US airman found after ‘heavy firefight’ in Iran
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Downed US airman found after ‘heavy firefight’ in Iran

April 5, 2026
South China Morning Post
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The second crew member of a downed US F-15E fighter jet has been rescued, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump posted on social media: “WE GOT HIM! I am thrilled to let you know [he] is now SAFE and SOUND.” Earlier a US government official told Al Jazeera the airman had been located following a “heavy firefight”. Trump said the US military had carried out a search and rescue operation over several hours, sending dozens of aircraft armed with “the most lethal weapons in the world” to...

Downed US airman found after ‘heavy firefight’ in Iran
South China Morning Post
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