US Airman, Hiding In Iranian Hilltop Crevice, Had To Prove Identity To Military Before Rescue

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Last Updated:April 06, 2026, 16:01 IST

The airman, a weapons systems operator aboard an F-15E fighter jet, had ejected over Iran after the aircraft was hit by air defences.

A US Navy Airman conducting maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the Arabian Sea. (Representational image via AFP)

The US airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran and was left stranded in the country had to establish contact with American forces and prove his identity before a high-risk rescue mission could proceed, a US official told Reuters.

The airman, a weapons systems operator aboard an F-15E fighter jet, had ejected over Iran after the aircraft was hit by air defences. Separated from his pilot, who was rescued earlier, he was left stranded behind enemy lines.

Despite a sprained ankle, the officer managed to move across rugged terrain and conceal himself in a crevice along a high ridge, evading Iranian search efforts. With limited options, he eventually made contact with the US military.

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April 06, 2026, 16:01 IST

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