President Trump Announces Rescue of Second U.S. Pilot Behind Enemy Lines in Iran

U.S. Military Rescue Operations in Iran·April 5 – April 6, 2026

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President Trump Announces Rescue of Second U.S. Pilot Behind Enemy Lines in Iran

President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. military forces successfully rescued an Air Force Colonel from the mountains of Iran. The officer had been evading capture for 36 hours after his F-15E was shot down. This mission followed a separate rescue of another pilot the previous day. The administration kept the first rescue secret to avoid putting the second operation at risk. The high-risk operation involved dozens of aircraft and a deception campaign coordinated by the CIA. No American service members were killed or wounded during the mission. Officials credited the pilot's survival to elite training that prepares airmen to survive behind enemy lines.

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Key Statements

DDonald J. Trump

“The U.S. Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel.”

This is the primary announcement of the rescue and provides specific details on the mission's scope and the status of the rescued officer.

TThe White House

“WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans... the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History... he is SAFE and SOUND!”

This official government statement confirms the success of the operation and the safety of the service member.

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