US forces locate and evacuate downed airman in Iran
6 days ago
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- #Military Rescue
- A second U.S. fighter jet, an A-10 Warthog, reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with the pilot safely recovered.
- A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran; the pilot was rescued, but the Weapons System Officer was initially missing before being located and evacuated in a daring rescue mission.
- The CIA conducted a deception campaign in Iran to aid the rescue of the missing U.S. service member, who survived hidden in mountainous terrain for nearly 48 hours.
- Hundreds of U.S. troops, including special operations forces, were involved in the rescue operation, which did not involve direct firefights but included weapons fired to deter Iranian forces.
- President Donald Trump announced the rescue of a second pilot in Iran and emphasized U.S. military superiority, vowing never to leave a warfighter behind.
- Two relatives of slain Iranian General Qasem Soleimani were arrested in the U.S. after their green cards were revoked for supporting the Iranian regime.
- Israeli strikes targeted Iranian petrochemical facilities and a mobile missile launcher, described as part of Iran's 'money machine' and weapons infrastructure.
- Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military consequences, supported by Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Five EU countries proposed a windfall tax on energy companies profiting from the war-induced energy market strains.
- Trump requested a 42% increase in military spending for 2027, totaling $1.5 trillion, amid ongoing conflicts.