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

Sun Apr 5, 2026, 12:26 AM

Apr 5

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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US Rescues Second Airman from Iran after "Heavy Firefight" [View all] Pototan Apr 4 OP

Great news! underpants Apr 4 #1

I am so, so glad to hear this Skittles Apr 5 #15

With this administration, it behooves everyone to get clarification on whether "rescue" RockRaven Apr 5 #2

Rescue usually means alive, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 5 #3

The key word is "usually" Random Boomer Apr 5 #13

Apparently, in this case, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 5 #14

ms now Finally reporting "US FORCES RESCUE MISSING AIRMAN IN IRAN" riversedge Apr 5 #4

the airman is alive and getting medical treatment rollin74 Apr 5 #5

Washington Post reporting rescued, all returned safely AverageOldGuy Apr 5 #6

U.S. Forces Rescue Second American Aviator in Iran - WSJ question everything Apr 5 #7

Here is NYT story -- may be behind paywall AverageOldGuy Apr 5 #8

SOOOOOOOOO glad they found the missing airman. calimary Apr 5 #9

Once we (hopefully) return to saner times fujiyamasan Apr 5 #12

I smell a movie plot coming.... diverdownjt Apr 5 #16

Great news, but.... AZ8theist Apr 5 #10

Good point! Maybe Trump learned something and can finally forgive John McCain. thought crime Apr 5 #17

I agree with your last sentence.... diverdownjt Apr 5 #18

Me to. AZ8theist Apr 5 #20

Thank goodness he's been found and rescued! Now stop the bombing and the war! liberalla Apr 5 #11

The Epstein files are still out there... diverdownjt Apr 5 #19

We are not signatories to the Hague's jurisdiction. tblue37 Apr 5 #22

Nice! Polybius Apr 5 #21