Trump Says Rescued US F-15 Pilot In Iran Was ‘Seriously Wounded’, Identifies Him As Colonel

Last Updated:April 05, 2026, 18:02 IST

US forces have rescued a "seriously wounded" US Air Force colonel after his F 15 was shot down over western Iran, Trump said.

A US Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by US forces early on Sunday, President Trump said. Posting to social media, US President Donald Trump said the rescued airman was a “seriously wounded" and “highly respected Colonel," and that the mission took place in mountainous terrain while Iranian military forces were actively searching for him in large numbers.

Trump praised the personnel involved, calling them “great military warriors," and emphasized the level of coordination and courage required to carry out the mission successfully.

“We have rescued the seriously wounded, and really brave, F-15 Crew Member/Officer, from deep inside the mountains of Iran. The Iranian Military was looking hard, in big numbers, and getting close. He is a highly respected Colonel. This type of raid is seldom attempted because of the danger to “man and equipment." It just doesn’t happen! The second raid came after the first one, where we rescued the pilot in broad daylight, also unusual, spending seven hours over Iran," Trump’s social media post reads.

“An AMAZING show of bravery and talent by all! I will be having a News Conference, with the Military, at the Oval Office, on Monday, at 1:00 P.M. God Bless our great MILITARY WARRIORS!"

The officer’s F-15 fighter jet was shot down on Friday over western Iran.

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