"Trump stated that the airman, a colonel, was found safe in 'treacherous mountainous terrain' and was 'hunted down' by Iranian forces, yet was never truly alone."
"He confirmed that both rescues were executed without any US casualties, asserting that this operation proved the US' 'overwhelming air dominance' over Iran."
"Contrary to Trump's claims, Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that a US aircraft involved in the search operation was destroyed in southern Isfahan."
"Before the planes were shot down, Trump had claimed that Iran was 'completely decimated' and that its military forces were in ruins."
Trump announced the successful rescue of two US airmen in Iran, asserting that the military operation demonstrated US air dominance. He stated that the airmen were located in difficult terrain and monitored continuously. Trump claimed no US casualties occurred during the rescues. However, Iranian Revolutionary Guards reported that a US aircraft involved in the operation was destroyed. Trump had previously stated that Iran was 'decimated' and its military capabilities severely weakened before the incidents.
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