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Trump painted a vivid picture of the peril the airman faced while stranded behind enemy lines. “This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer by the hour,” he wrote. Despite the danger, Trump stressed that the serviceman was never truly alone, noting that top U.S. military leadership maintained constant surveillance of his position while coordinating the rescue effort around the clock.
The operation, which began shortly after the aircraft went down on Friday, reportedly required overwhelming force and precision. U.S. air assets were deployed to provide cover and suppress hostile forces in the region. Trump indicated that numerous enemy fighters searching for the downed pilot were neutralized during the mission, highlighting the intensity of the engagement.
Adding another layer to the story, Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported that an A-10 Warthog operating over Kuwait played a key role in the broader rescue effort. That aircraft was ultimately destroyed by U.S. forces to ensure that no sensitive technology could fall into adversarial hands—a reminder of the stakes involved in operating within hostile territory.
“He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine. This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation,” Trump revealed, disclosing that two separate rescues had taken place under extreme conditions.
The president underscored the unprecedented nature of the achievement. “This is the first time in military memory that two U.S. Pilots have been rescued, separately, deep in Enemy Territory. WE WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AMERICAN WARFIGHTER BEHIND!” he stated, framing the mission as a testament to American military resolve.
Trump also pointed to what he described as total control of the skies over Iran, adding, “The fact that we were able to pull off both of these operations, without a SINGLE American killed, or even wounded, just proves once again, that we have achieved overwhelming Air Dominance and Superiority over the Iranian skies.”
He concluded his statement with a call for national unity and pride, urging Americans of all political stripes to recognize the significance of the moment. “We truly have the best, most professional, and lethal Military in the History of the World. GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS, AND HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!”
Notably, Trump had remained at the White House earlier in the day, deviating from his usual weekend routine at Mar-a-Lago—a decision that now appears tied to the unfolding rescue operation.
While details remain limited, Trump confirmed that no American service members were killed during the mission. Meanwhile, Iranian state media acknowledged casualties in the Boyer-Ahmad region, reporting that multiple individuals were killed or injured around 8:44 p.m. Eastern Time.
As more information emerges, the operation is likely to be studied as a defining example of modern combat search and rescue—an effort that combined intelligence, coordination, and raw courage under the most dangerous conditions imaginable.
