Inside the mission to rescue 2 U.S. airmen in Iran

CBS News
April 7, 2026
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New information was released on the mission to rescue two US airmen in Iran after their jet was shot down.

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Officials have released new information regarding the mission to rescue two U.S. airmen in Iran. Their fighter jet was shot down, necessitating a rescue operation. This report, delivered by Charlie D'Agata, details the efforts to retrieve the airmen from Iranian territory. The incident underscores heightened tensions in the region and the risks faced by U.S. military personnel.

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