Easter Miracle!' Rescue of Air Force Officer Took a Heroic Effort from Hundreds of Special Ops Troop, Reports Reveal

"The daring rescue mission involved hundreds of U.S. Special Operations forces and a deception campaign by the C.I.A. to confuse Iranian forces and buy time."

"The officer survived for 48 hours using SERE training, hiding in a mountain crevice with little more than a pistol for defense."

"The rescue operation was marked by a final twist, as three planes were stealthily sent in to rescue both the downed officer and the rescuers."

"President Trump celebrated the successful mission early on Sunday morning, calling it an Easter Miracle."

A U.S. Air Force officer was rescued after being shot down in Iran, with hundreds of Special Operations forces mobilized for the mission. The officer survived for 48 hours using SERE training while hiding in the mountains. A deception campaign by the C.I.A. was launched to confuse Iranian forces. The pilot was rescued quickly, but the weapons systems officer required an urgent search. The operation culminated in a successful rescue, celebrated by President Trump as an Easter Miracle.

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