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U.S. weapons officer rescued after search mission scours Iran's mountains

A second U.S. airman whose fighter jet was downed by Iran was rescued after a search-and-rescue effort by dozens of American commandos. Charlie D'Agata reports on the daring mission and the latest in the Iran war.

Published April 5, 2026, 3:06 PM
Updated April 5, 2026, 3:23 PM4.3K
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U.S. weapons officer rescued after search mission scours Iran's mountains

A second U.S. airman whose fighter jet was downed by Iran was rescued after a search-and-rescue effort by dozens of American commandos. Charlie D'Agata reports on the daring mission and the latest in the Iran war.

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