US Air Force officer Resued After Surviving 50 Hours in Iran
· World · Times of India, NBC News, ABC News (AU)
A US Air Force weapons systems officer, known by the call sign Bravo, was rescued on Easter Sunday after spending two days hiding in Iran following his F-15E fighter being shot down in April. The officer suffered a broken back, arm, and shoulder after falling at speeds between 70 and 100 mph when a missile damaged his parachute. Despite his injuries, he reached a 7,000-foot ridgeline to hide from way forces. The rescue operation involved more than 90 US service members, marking the first ground troop deployment in Iran in 46 years. The CIA utilized a deception campaign and classified technology to locate the officer and confuse Iranian search efforts.
Why it matters
The incident highlights a high-stakes military recovery operation in hostile territory and marks a significant shift in US ground presence near way borders.
Read the original report — Times of India
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