New Delhi, April 6 -- President Donald Trump hailed the dramatic rescue of a wounded US airman deep inside Iran, calling it a major military success.

"We have rescued the seriously wounded, and really brave, F-15 Crew Member. from deep inside the mountains of Iran," Trump posted on Truth Social.

He described the operation as "an AMAZING show of bravery and talent."

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According to Fox News, the Central Intelligence Agency ran a deception campaign to mislead Iranian forces.

The agency reportedly spread false information that one of the downed airmen had already been rescued and moved via a maritime route - buying time to locate the second crew member.

"There was a lot at stake here," a senior offi...