During a press conference, US President Donald Trump hailed the successful rescue of two US F-15E pilots whose aircraft was shot down over Iran. He described the operation as one of the largest and most complex search-and-rescue missions ever undertaken by the military, involving 200 personnel to recover the pilots. Both airmen ejected from their aircraft and landed safely in Iran. Trump stated that he ordered the US Army to take all necessary actions to bring the pilots home, acknowledging the risks involved in the operation, which could have resulted in casualties. He emphasized the US policy of ensuring that 'we don’t leave any American behind,' marking the mission as a significant achievement.