How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
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"We have rescued the seriously wounded, and really brave, F-15 Crew Member/Officer, from deep inside the mountains of Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He was being hunted down by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer by the hour."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies..."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The mission to rescue the airman was ‘one of the most challenging and complex in the history of US special operations.’"
— Donald Trump , Politician
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The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
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The operation to extract the US airman from hostile territory in Iran was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
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