TRUMP CONFIRMS MISSING F-15 CREW MEMBER IS “SAFE” AFTER DAREDEVIL RESCUE MISSION
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–US President Donald Trump has announced that the second crew member of a downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran has been rescued, saying the colonel is “safe” after a daring operation involving “dozens of aircraft”.
Key Updates:
– _”The crew member, a colonel, is safe.”_ – Donald Trump, US President
– US forces were monitoring the colonel’s location “24 hours a day” before the rescue
– _”Dozens of aircraft” were involved in the rescue mission_
– The F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran on Friday, with one crew member rescued earlier
– Iran had offered a reward for capturing the crew members, calling it a “highly advanced American fighter jet”
“WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!”
Trump said that at his direction, “the US Military sent dozens of aircraft” to retrieve him, and claimed “not a single American” was killed during the operation.
The jet’s pilot was rescued on Friday.
The rescue comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with Trump warning that time is running out for Tehran to negotiate a deal
SOURCE==theguardian.com==EXCEPT THE HEADLINE AND INTRO PLUS A FEW PARAGRAPHS
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