Daring Rescue: US Service Member Saved After Jet Downed by Iran

A US service member has been rescued after Iran shot down an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet. This follows an intensive search-and-rescue mission conducted since Friday. A second crew member was rescued earlier. The information was disclosed by US officials under anonymity, pending a formal announcement.

A US service member who had been missing since Iran shot down a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet has been rescued, according to two US officials.

The officials, who requested anonymity due to the lack of an official announcement, confirmed the successful rescue operation occurred on Sunday.

This follows an intense search-and-rescue mission that has been ongoing since the aircraft was downed by Iran on Friday. A second crew member was rescued earlier.