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Inside the mission to rescue 2 U.S. airmen in Iran

Officials have released new information on the mission to rescue two U.S. airmen in Iran after their fighter jet was shot down. Charlie D'Agata reports. Grouped from 6 articles across 4 sources.

6 reports4 sourcesApr 7, 2026, 1:01 PM
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CBS NewsApr 7, 2026, 1:01 PM

Inside the mission to rescue 2 U.S. airmen in Iran

Officials have released new information on the mission to rescue two U.S. airmen in Iran after their fighter jet was shot down. Charlie D'Agata reports.

NBC NewsApr 6, 2026, 11:49 PM

Trump reveals new details about daring rescue of airman from Iran

President Trump and military leaders revealed new details about the operation to rescue an airman who ejected from an F-15 after it was hit by Iranian fire. The president said the airman was badly injured and hid in a mountain crevice in Iran for 48 hours. More than 150 aircraft were involved in the effort to rescue him. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.

CBS NewsApr 7, 2026, 12:30 AM

Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran

President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.

CBS NewsApr 7, 2026, 12:20 AM

Trump reveals new details on mission to rescue downed F-15 crew in Iran

New information emerged from the White House on Monday about the daring rescue of the crew of an F-15 fighter jet that was shot down in Iran last Friday. Charlie D'Agata has more.

ABC NewsApr 6, 2026, 11:37 PM

WATCH: President Trump describes airman rescue as Iran deadline looms

President Trump said that "militarily" this was "one of the best" Easters as he described the daring weekend rescue of a U.S. airman whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran.

The Straits TimesApr 6, 2026, 11:20 PM

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

The US leader leaned in to the rescue's cinematic elements to project strength and command of a five-week-old war.

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