U.S. Rescues Missing Crew Member from Downed F-15E in Iran

U.S. forces have successfully rescued the second crew member of an F-15E fighter jet that was shot down over Iran, concluding a high-risk search and rescue operation. The incident occurred on Friday when the aircraft was downed by Iranian forces, marking the first U.S. fighter jet loss in combat in over 20 years. The pilot was rescued shortly after the incident, while the weapons systems officer remained missing for two days. President Donald Trump announced the successful rescue on social media, describing it as "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History." The rescued officer sustained injuries but is expected to recover. The operation involved dozens of aircraft and hundreds of special forces personnel, and there were no casualties among U.S. personnel. The conflict, which began on February 28, has resulted in thousands of deaths and disrupted global markets.