Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he spoke with US President Donald Trump and congratulated him for the “perfectly executed American mission” to rescue a US pilot stranded in Iranian territory after Tehran downed an F-15 fighter jet at Isfahan.
In a publish on X, Netanyahu stated that Trump has expressed his appreciation for Israel’s abet at some stage within the rescue mission. “I spoke earlier with President Donald Trump and personally congratulated him on his bold decision and a perfectly executed American mission to rescue the downed pilot from enemy territory.
The President expressed his appreciation for Israel’s help.” he stated. “I am deeply proud that our cooperation on and off the battlefield is unprecedented, and that Israel could contribute to saving a brave American warrior,” he added.
CNN, citing Israeli sources, beforehand reported that Israel supplied intelligence make stronger and postponed some deliberate strikes on Iran to book clear of interfering with the quest-and-rescue mission for the airman.Earlier within the day, US President Donald Trump confirmed that the defense force rescued the 2d F-15 crew member, who went lacking after Iran downed the jet.
In a publish on Truth Social, Trump called it the “most daring” search and rescue operation for the US defense force, stating that the authorities will “not leave a warfighter behind”. He also acknowledged that the crew member sustained accidents.
“We got him! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now safe and sound! This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer by the hour, but was never truly alone because his Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and fellow Warfighters were monitoring his location 24 hours a day, and diligently planning for his rescue,” Trump acknowledged in his publish.
