India, April 11 -- President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social the successful rescue of two American airmen last week. An Iranian missile hit their F-15E jet during a mission over the southern region. Both crew members ejected from the tactical fighter before it crashed into the mountains. This high-stakes operation involved hundreds of special forces and many lethal military aircraft. Trump described the mission as one of the most complex in modern military history.

US Air and Space Magazines reported the F-15 jet bore the call sign DUDE 44. An Iranian missile hit the engine while the jet flew over the southern province of Iran. The pilot was rescued during a daylight raid. 21 military aircraft flew into hostile airspace to find th...