What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in IranTrump said two US airmen had been rescued after their plane went down over IranPARIS (FRANCE) - US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the dramatic rescue of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran, but Tehran claimed the mission was "foiled". Here is what we know based on public statements and media reports:- Who is the airman? - How did the rescue mission unfold? That sparked a race over the weekend, with images posted on social media of US aircraft and helicopters flying low over Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Trump had "expressed his appreciation for Israel's help" in the rescue mission, without providing details on its role.

Source: Bangkok Post April 06, 2026 01:39 UTC