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Expert weighs in on rescue missions for downed U.S. fighter jet, Trump's threats against Iran

Aaron MacLean, a retired U.S. Marine and CBS News national security analyst, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rescue missions for crew members after Iran downed a U.S. fighter jet on Friday and President Trump's… Grouped from 17 articles across 10 sources.

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CBS NewsApr 6, 2026, 1:28 PM

Expert weighs in on rescue missions for downed U.S. fighter jet, Trump's threats against Iran

Aaron MacLean, a retired U.S. Marine and CBS News national security analyst, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rescue missions for crew members after Iran downed a U.S. fighter jet on Friday and President Trump's threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

Financial TimesApr 5, 2026, 1:32 PM

US rescues second fighter jet airman shot down over Iran

Trump warns Tehran ‘you’ll be living in hell’ unless the Strait of Hormuz is opened by Tuesday

CBS NewsApr 6, 2026, 1:07 PM

Key details on shot down fighter jet rescue mission in Iran

A missing U.S. airman was rescued early Sunday after Iran shot down an F15-E fighter jet on Friday. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

The GuardianApr 5, 2026, 1:13 PM

US rescues second crew member of downed F-15E fighter jet from Iran

Trump gives further details on rescue and threatens to bomb infrastructure if strait of Hormuz is not reopened Middle East crisis – live updates The second crew member of a downed F-15E fighter jet has been rescued from an Iranian mountain by US commandos overnight, ending a two-day search after the warplane crashed in south-west Iran. The crew member, a colonel and weapons systems officer, had been wounded but was successfully rescued from a mountain hideout by US special forces, Donald Trump first announced in a social media post soon after midnight. Continue reading...

CBS NewsApr 5, 2026, 11:43 PM

Latest details on daring mission to rescue U.S. airman from Iran after fighter jet shot down

New information is emerging about Saturday's dangerous rescue of an American aviator who was shot down Friday over Iran. Charlie D'Agata has more.

Financial TimesApr 4, 2026, 11:06 AM

US searches for crew member after fighter jet shot down over Iran

One of the two personnel on the American F-15E aircraft has been rescued while a second warplane has been lost

ABC AustraliaApr 6, 2026, 4:12 AM

Deception campaign key to rescue of downed US fighter pilot from Iran

After an American fighter jet was shot down in a mountainous area of Iran, the US military pulled off an incredible rescue of two airmen, living up to its credo of "no man left behind", despite running into difficulty.

The Globe and MailApr 4, 2026, 11:31 AM

U.S. rescues missing pilot from fighter jet shot down by Iran

Fighter jet was the first U.S. aircraft to crash in Iranian territory since conflict began

CBS NewsApr 4, 2026, 12:36 PM

U.S. races to find missing crew member after fighter jet shot down over Iran

The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday.

The Globe and MailApr 5, 2026, 3:08 PM

Details emerge about U.S. military’s rescue of aviator shot down in Iran

Rescuers faced major obstacles, including two Black Hawk helicopters coming under fire

CNBCApr 4, 2026, 10:29 AM

U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, one crew member rescued, MS NOW reports

The U.S. is searching for the second member of the F-15 aircraft's crew, whose whereabouts are unknown, MS NOW reported, citing two U.S. officials.

DWApr 4, 2026, 1:33 AM

Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

The US is racing against time and Iranian forces to recover a missing pilot of an F-15 fighter jet that was downed over Iran. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has delayed a vote on the use of force to reopen Hormuz.

CNBCApr 5, 2026, 10:02 AM

Polymarket removes wagers on U.S. service member rescue mission in Iran

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., called the market "DISGUSTING" and said bettors were wagering on whether American troops would be saved.

BBC NewsApr 4, 2026, 10:41 AM

Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member

A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.

The Straits TimesApr 4, 2026, 1:15 AM

Iran hunts crew member of crashed US jet after one reported rescued

Iranian media said anyone who captured a US crew member alive would “receive a valuable reward”.

NBC NewsApr 4, 2026, 4:15 PM

Search for pilot of downed U.S. fighter jet enters second day

The search for the pilot of a U.S. fighter jet that went down over Iran entered its second day on Saturday, as Iranian officials denied reports that the American crew member has been detained.U.S.

CBS NewsApr 4, 2026, 12:44 PM

Expert answers key questions on downed American figther jet rescue

Aaron MacLean, a retired U.S. Marine and CBS News national security analyst, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to answer key questions surrounding the American fighter jet that was shot down over Iran on Friday.

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