"A specialized commando unit with a high volume of air cover conducted the operation, and all U.S. forces were reported to be out of Iran after the mission."
"The pilot was rescued several hours after the plane was shot down, while it took more than a day to locate and rescue the second crew member."
"During the rescue operation, Iran struck a U.S. Blackhawk helicopter, wounding crew members, but the helicopter was able to continue flying."
"U.S. Air Force jets conducted strikes against Iranian forces to prevent them from reaching the area where the second crew member was located."
A specialized U.S. commando unit executed a rescue operation in Iran after a plane was shot down. The pilot was rescued hours later, while a second crew member took over a day to locate. During the rescue, Iran attacked a U.S. Blackhawk helicopter, injuring crew members. U.S. Air Force jets conducted strikes against Iranian forces to secure the area. President Trump monitored the operation from the White House Situation Room and issued a threat to Iran regarding the Hormuz strait.
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