Event Brief
U.S. Pilot Rescued from Downed Jet in Iran
Filed: Apr 03, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Summary: A U.S. pilot was successfully rescued after their jet went down in Iran.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: rescue operation
WHEN: Apr 03, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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