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US Rescues Airman Downed Over Iran.

April 5, 2026
US Rescues Airman Downed Over Iran.
Alex Brandon/AP

In a heart-stopping rescue mission, a U.S. Air Force officer who was shot down in enemy territory after his F-15 fighter jet was hit over western Iran, has been freed in a daring operation. But here's the thing - just hours before his rescue, it seemed like all hope was lost for the brave airman.

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