In a remarkable operation, US Navy SEAL Team 6 commandos successfully rescued a downed airman in Iran after his F-15 fighter jet was shot down, marking the first such incident since the onset of the war. President Donald Trump announced the airman, a highly respected Colonel, is now safe after evading capture for over a day despite sustaining injuries. The operation involved a coordinated effort with US attack aircraft providing cover by engaging Iranian forces. Trump stated that he directed the military to deploy dozens of aircraft armed with advanced weaponry for the mission. However, two transport planes meant for the extraction were destroyed to prevent them from being captured by Iranian forces. The Iranian military claimed that the US operation was thwarted, asserting that their forces had foiled the rescue attempt. Trump also noted the successful rescue of another pilot, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of two separate rescues deep in enemy territory without any American casualties.