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7. U.S. Forces Rescue Second American Aviator in Iran - WSJ

Sun Apr 5, 2026, 12:26 AM

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U.S. forces rescued an American aviator trapped in Iran in a daring mission early Sunday morning, according to U.S. officials. The crew member had been stuck in Iran for more than 24 hours.

All forces involved in the rescue are safely out of Iranian airspace, according to the officials. The aviator, who hasn't yet been identified, was one of two aircrew flying in an F-15E Strike Eagle when it was shot down by Iranian forces on Friday. A U.S. military team rescued the other crewmember on Friday and that person is now safe.

The rescue comes less than two days before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to negotiate a deal with the U.S. or open the Strait of Hormuz.

https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-news-2026?mod=breakingnews

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Great news! underpants Saturday #1

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Rescue usually means alive, MarineCombatEngineer Sunday #3

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