US rescues missing airman from downed F-15E in Iran after daring mission

A missing American airman from a downed F-15E jet is rescued from Iran in a high-stakes mission after spending nearly 48 hours behind enemy lines. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot, weighs in.

A missing F-15E crew member was rescued from Iran in a daring mission after 48 hours behind enemy lines. The CIA reportedly used a deception campaign involving a maritime package to distract Iranian forces. The airman, a highly respected Colonel, survived a surface-to-air missile hit, hiked to an elevated mountain crevice, and activated an emergency beacon for rescue. President Trump personally ordered the high-risk operation.