Trump: US F-15 pilot rescued after being shot down by Iran

The United States has rescued the pilot whose F-15 fighter jet crashed in Iran.

The news of the American soldier's rescue was also confirmed by US President Donald Trump in a post on 'TruthSocial'.

"We have it! My fellow Americans, in the last few hours, the U.S. military has accomplished one of the most daring search and rescue operations in American history for one of our most remarkable officers, who happens to be a respected colonel, whom I want to let you know is SAFE AND UNINJURED!" Trump said in his post, among other things.

The pilot was the second crew member of the F-15 to be shot down by Iranian air defenses on Friday, with the US and Iran engaged in a speed race to find him./CNA

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