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5 Apr 2026, 17:46

The New York Times reported on the rescue operation of an American fighter pilot in Iran, stating that the CIA attempted to buy time by spreading false information in Iran about the officer's discovery and his transfer out of the country, aiming to mislead the Islamic Republic forces away from his actual hiding location.

The report mentioned that this officer evaded the Islamic Republic forces for over 24 hours and hid at an altitude of about 7,000 feet. After the location was identified, the information was relayed to the Pentagon and the White House, and the rescue operation was carried out with the participation of hundreds of special forces and other military personnel.

The New York Times added that during the operation, the U.S. military bombed the area to keep the Islamic Republic forces at bay, and the commandos fired shots as they approached the hiding spot, but there was no direct confrontation. After the rescue, the officer was transferred to Kuwait for treatment.
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