View attachment 1239660Israel assisted in US rescue mission of downed airman in Iran.
Israel was involved in the rescue operation of a U.S. airman in Iran, Fox News has learned.
Israeli officials reportedly shared information with the U.S. as the search-and-rescue operation unfolded.
Additionally, the Israeli military helped halt Iranian air strikes in the area while the rescue mission was underway over the past 36 hours.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that dozens of aircraft were involved in the evacuation.
Apr 5, 2026
The U.S.-Iran conflict escalated Friday after an F-15E fighter jet was downed. The pilot was rescued, but the Weapons System Officer is missing. A second U.S. fighter jet went down by the Strait of Hormuz, and that pilot was also rescued.
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