SABACIREBON – A co-pilot of a United States F-15E fighter-bomber that was previously reported to have crashed in Iranian territory was rescued and is now undergoing medical treatment in Kuwait. This information was revealed from reports by a number of American officials quoted by international media.
The crash had previously been confirmed as an F-15E fighter jet carrying two crew members. Initial reports said one of the crew members had been found, while the whereabouts of the others were a question mark amid the tense situation.
US President, Donald Trumpstated that the co-pilot survived despite his injuries, and is now in stable condition. He described the evacuation process as one of the most daring search and rescue operations ever carried out by the United States military.
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The rescue operation lasted two days and involved a massive deployment of military resources. Hundreds of special forces personnel were deployed, supported by dozens of aircraft and advanced reconnaissance technology, including space and cyber capabilities.
After successfully getting out of the crashed plane, the co-pilot was known to have taken refuge in a mountainous area, taking advantage of natural gaps to avoid detection. He survived with the help of the tracking and communication devices he had, even though he was not monitored by the two parties involved.
In the process, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reportedly implemented an information diversion strategy. This effort was made to deceive the Iranians by spreading the narrative that the pilot had first been evacuated by land abroad.
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This strategy is believed to help reduce the risk of arrest before the co-pilot’s position is finally confirmed and the rescue team can evacuate.
On the other hand, Iranian media reported…
