Missing US airman recovered, but rescue operation ongoing: official

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A US government official has told Al Jazeera that the second crew member from the downed F-15E has been recovered after a “heavy firefight”.

Another US official told Al Jazeera that the rescue operation is still in progress.

The missing crew member is confirmed rescued, they said, but not safe yet. The rescue team must still successfully exfiltrate from Iran and get back to safety, they added.

This handout photo released by the US Air Force and Central Command shows a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departing for a combat mission at an undisclosed location on March 16, 2026 during Operation Epic Fury. — AFP
This handout photo released by the US Air Force and Central Command shows a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departing for a combat mission at an undisclosed location on March 16, 2026 during Operation Epic Fury. — AFP

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