Reportedly, an American F-15E strike aircraft was shot down over Iran. The pilot was rescued while his wingmen's parachutes failed. He is reported to be hiding in the mountains with injuries as Iranian forces approached. The U.S. reportedly deployed significant assets including 176 aircraft, special forces, and CIA personnel for the rescue operation.
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