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Iran Disputes US Claim of Pilot Rescue, Alleges Pretext for Uranium Theft

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Sanghamitra • OpIndiaSource

US President Donald Trump announced the successful rescue of two pilots from a downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran.

Verified Facts

  • Two fighter pilots were aboard the downed F-15.
  • The US conducted a search and rescue operation for the downed pilots.
  • One of the rescued pilots sustained injuries.
  • Iran claimed to have foiled the US rescue attempt.
  • Iran claimed two Black Hawk helicopters and one C-130 military transport plane of the US were shot down.

What They Said

"This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation."
— Donald Trump, US President (social media)
"WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans. The pilot is now SAFE and SOUND. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine."
— Donald Trump, US President (social media)
"two Black Hawk helicopters and one C-130 military transport plane of the US had been shot down"
— Spokesman of the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of Iran (official statement)
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