US forces rescue second F-15E crew member inside Iran; two US transport aircraft destroyed on the ground
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US special forces rescued the F-15E's weapons systems officer, a colonel, inside Iran overnight from 4 to 5 April, after the jet was downed on 3 April, according to US officials and President Trump. US officials said two transport aircraft became stuck at a remote site in southern Isfahan province and were deliberately destroyed, and replacement aircraft took all personnel out of Iran safely, Türkiye Today reported; the Wall Street Journal identified them as MC-130Js. Iran's armed forces claimed to have shot down US aircraft during the operation, and the IRGC accused Trump of fabricating a successful rescue.
- When
- 5 April 2026
- Where
- Isfahan province, Iran (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- ground assault, military · military
- Acting party
- United States Armed Forces
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. President Trump and US officials announced the rescue.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim Türkiye Today
- Origin of the claim The American Conservative
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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