Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Rescues Officer From Downed Fighter Jet in Iran, Trump Says

The rescue followed a two-day, life-or-death race between U.S. and Iranian forces to reach the injured airman, officials said.

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NYTimes: Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Rescues Officer From Downed Fighter Jet in Iran, Trump Says.

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