U.S. Forces Conduct Rescue Mission for Downed Airman in Iran
American military forces carried out a rescue operation to recover a U.S. airman whose aircraft was downed over Iranian territory.

U.S. military forces conducted a rescue mission to recover an American airman whose aircraft was shot down over Iranian territory, according to multiple reports.
The operation involved the rescue of a service member who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet. The airman's aircraft was reportedly brought down by Iranian forces, though specific details about the circumstances of the downing have not been confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he spoke with President Trump about the rescue mission. Netanyahu stated he congratulated Trump on what he described as a "bold decision and a perfectly executed American mission to rescue the downed pilot."
The rescue operation has been characterized as high-risk and urgent by military sources. Reports suggest the mission involved significant military assets and personnel, though official details about the scope and execution of the operation remain limited.
The incident marks a notable military engagement involving U.S. forces and Iranian territory. Neither the Pentagon nor Iranian officials have provided official statements confirming all details of the reported mission.