Navy SEAL Team 6, CIA Conduct Joint Rescue of Downed US Airman from Iran
A U.S. airman downed in Iran survived with minimal gear before a joint Navy SEAL Team 6 and CIA rescue mission extracted him from behind enemy lines.
A downed U.S. Air Force officer survived a crash in Iran with only a pistol and communications gear before being rescued in a joint operation by Navy SEAL Team 6 and the CIA. The incident occurred on Friday when an F-15 jet was struck, forcing both the pilot and weapons systems officer to eject. While the pilot was located shortly after the incident, his crew member remained missing, prompting an urgent search effort involving both U.S. and Iranian forces. The missing officer managed to evade capture for a period despite being isolated behind enemy lines with minimal equipment. The successful rescue mission, which extracted the airman from Iranian territory, was carried out by elite special operations and intelligence personnel. Details of the operation remain limited, but officials confirmed the officer was recovered and is now safe.