Washington, DC – Fox News revealed Israel’s pivotal role in the success of this sensitive mission. The report stated that the Israeli military not only provided crucial and accurate intelligence to the US but also actively contributed to repelling Iranian attacks. Furthermore, it worked to disrupt Iranian air defense and deterrence capabilities throughout the 36 hours the pilots were missing.
This joint coordination effectively neutralized the Iranian units pursuing the crew in the rugged mountains.
High-level Israeli intelligence coordination
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced the successful conclusion of the complex search and rescue operation deep inside Iran, confirming the recovery of the second crew member from the F-15 fighter jet that crashed earlier.
In a triumphant address, Trump described the mission as “one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history.” He also noted that the recovered officer, a highly respected colonel, was now “doing well and in good health,” despite sustaining some injuries.
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Trump’s remarks come as field reports reveal fierce clashes between US and Iranian forces in the rugged “Black Mountain” region of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province.
Trump explained that he had given direct orders to send “dozens of aircraft equipped with the world’s most lethal weapons” to secure the recovery operation. Furthermore, he asserted that the two consecutive rescue operations (of the pilot on Friday and his colleague today) without any US casualties are conclusive proof that Washington has achieved “significant air superiority over Iranian airspace.”
