Earlier, the Axios portal reported the final results of the search. “The forces that took part in the action have left Iran. The crew member is safe,” the RMF FM correspondent also reported. He added that the operation is still ongoing and “those taking part in it are not safe yet.”
The end of the search operation. “We got him”
The information that the second American pilot had been found was later confirmed by the American authorities. “We have him […] “I am very happy to inform you that he is now safe and sound,” reads a statement issued by White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.
The US president also announced that the search operation carried out by his country was “one of the boldest operations” of this type in the history of the United States. “This is the first time in military history that two American pilots have been rescued, separately, deep in enemy territory,” Trump writes, adding that the U.S. “will never leave any soldier in a difficult situation.”
“The fact that we were able to conduct both of these operations without a single American loss of life, and even without any injuries, proves once again that we have achieved overwhelming superiority and airspace dominance over Iran,” he added, pointing out that this is a moment when “all Americans should be proud and unite.”
American fighter shot down by Iran
According to the published video materials, the activities involved, among others: helicopters and planes. These are probably the HH-60, a modification of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, intended for search and rescue operations, and HC-130J aircraft, also intended to support the operation.
Also on Friday, in connection with rescue operations, an American A-10 attack plane was shot down. The pilot of the plane was rescued by the US Navy, the New York Times reported. According to the media, the Iranians also fired at two helicopters engaged in search operations.
