President Donald Trump announced a major military operation involving 155 aircraft to recover the crew from an F-15E fighter downed over Iran on April 3. The operation reflected a large-scale effort, incorporating extensive intelligence and military resources, to locate and rescue the personnel in a tense regional environment.
During a briefing at the White House on April 6, Trump emphasized the scale and success of the mission, highlighting the strategic importance of rapid and coordinated military responses. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the US military's readiness to respond effectively to threats against its forces.
Pentagon Editor Brian Everstine detailed the operation's scope, confirming the involvement of numerous aircraft and intelligence agencies working in concert. The White House lauded the effort, describing it as a display of U.S. military capabilities and resolve in safeguarding its personnel and interests abroad.
