US rescues downed fighter pilot from Iran in 'daring' operation

US rescues downed fighter pilot from Iran in 'daring' operation Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 04/05/2026 - 09:20 Iranian media says five killed during mission to rescue American pilot This handout photo from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' official website Sepah News on 5 April 2026 reportedly shows the remains of crashed aircraft in central Iran (Sepah News/AFP) Off The US announced the rescue of a downed fighter pilot from Iran in what it called a "daring" operation. Iranian media said five people were ki