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https://warontherocks.com/2026/04/reopening-the-strait-of-hormuz-saving-downed-pilots/
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz & Saving Downed Pilots
Two retired U.S. admirals with deep experience at sea and in the air joined Ryan to discuss the military challenge of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Adm.
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https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/news/politics/trump-easter-iran-military-rescue/4380706/
President Trump praises military for rescuing downed pilots in Iran – NBC10 Philadelphia
Apr 6, 2026 - During the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, President Donald Trump praised the U.S. military for rescuing two downed pilots in Iran.
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https://www.albawaba.com/news/us-air-drop-iran-hunt-downed-pilots-1624876
US air drop into Iran to hunt for downed pilots after jet strike | Al Bawaba
Apr 6, 2026 - ALBAWABA - The United States has apparently conducted a covert airborne operation inside Iran to look for pilots thought to have been downed after a rec
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https://www.military.com/daily-news/headlines/2026/04/06/very-hostile-trump-details-airman-rescue-inside-iran.html
Trump, Officials Reveal Details of ‘No-Fail’ Rescue of Downed Pilots | Military.com
A downed U.S. airman evaded capture for nearly two days inside Iran before a rescue mission under fire pulled him out.
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https://www.ibtimes.com/iranian-media-offers-reward-citizens-who-find-pilots-who-reportedly-ejected-downed-jet-3800819
Iranian Media Offers Reward To Citizens Who Find Pilots Who Reportedly Ejected From Downed Jet |...
Apr 3, 2026 - Iranian state media claimed on Friday that forces downed a U.S. jet, calling on citizens to help find the pilots and
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/missing-crew-member-of-downed-f-15-aircraft-recovered-alive-no-official-confirmation/articleshow/130033406.cms
Trump hails ‘daring’ US rescue of downed F-15 colonel in Iran, says both pilots now safe - The...
Apr 5, 2026 - Trump announced the daring rescue of a downed American service member shot down over Iran, calling it one of the most daring operations in U.S. history. The
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https://www.rt.com/news/637377-polymarket-apologizes-bets-us-pilots-iran/
Polymarket apologizes for allowing bets on US pilots downed in Iran — RT World News
Apr 6, 2026 - Polymarket has pulled a bet on when the downed American F-15 pilots would be extracted from Iran
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-trump-threatens-more-strikes-on-iranian-infrastructure-as-efforts-to/
Two pilots rescued after two U.S. aircraft downed by Iranian fire - The Globe and Mail
Apr 4, 2026 - Third U.S. pilot is still missing and being hunted by Iran’s forces
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