new video loaded: U.S. Military Rescues Airman Stranded in Iran
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An Air Force officer whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. Special Operations forces in a risky Saturday night mission that took commandos deep into enemy territory, President Trump said on social media early on Sunday.
By Jorge Mitssunaga
April 5, 2026
