JAKARTA - US President Donald Trump said the co-pilot of an F-15E jet fighter, which was shot down in Iran, was so lucky that it was one of the most daring search and rescue operations in American history that had been carried out to save him.
Previously, CBS claimed, citing sources, that one of the pilots had been rescued and evacuated by two US military helicopters.
"My fellow Americans, in recent hours, the United States military has carried out one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US history for one of our incredible crew officers, and also happens to be a highly respected colonel; and I am happy to tell you that he is now safe and sound!" said Trump, quoting ANTARA, Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Trump added that the American military continued to monitor the pilot's location for 24 hours. Despite being injured, he said, the pilot was in good condition.
"At my instruction, the US military deployed dozens of its planes equipped with the world's deadliest weapons to rescue him. This is the first time in military history that two US pilots have been rescued, separately, even though they were deep inside enemy territory," Trump said.
According to the Washington Post, the American fighter plane that crashed in Iran is believed to be an F-15 E fighter jet and bomber, with a crew of two.
Tasnim News Agency previously reported that the Iranian military had arrested the US pilot after managing to escape after his plane was shot down by the Iranian air defense system.
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