The Economic Times

Watch: US Air Force officer survives a terrifying fall and 50 hours behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15E; newly released footage shows his dramatic rescue

In a dramatic turn of events, a newly unveiled video highlights the US military's daring operation to rescue an injured Air Force officer. The soldier, stranded in treacherous mountainous terrain after his aircraft was downed, faced imminent danger as Iranian troops approached. US bombers and drones provided crucial air support, targeting hostile forces nearby.