United States rescues F-15 airmen after crash in Iran

A two-person crew of a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle ejected over Iranian territory after their aircraft was brought down by air defenses. The incident occurred during the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28. Following the shootdown, the U.S. military initiated search and rescue operations to locate the crew members. Reports confirmed that the first airman was recovered shortly after the crash on Friday, while the second airman was rescued several hours later in what President Donald Trump described as a daring operation. The second crew member was reported as injured but in stable condition. Iranian officials had previously encouraged civilians to search for the downed personnel, offering commendations for their capture. The conflict has severely impacted global energy markets due to the disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.