13 April 2026 · BBC
US Airman Rescued in Iran Operation
A US airman was rescued after his fighter jet was shot down in Iran. The complex mission involved special forces and the CIA.
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Key vocabulary
rescue
to save someone from danger
“The team worked hard to rescue the trapped miners.”
operation
a planned activity or mission
“The military operation was executed flawlessly.”
complex
made of many parts; complicated
“The project was complex and required careful planning.”
monitor
to watch or check something carefully
“The doctors will monitor the patient's progress closely.”
crevice
a narrow opening or crack
“The cat squeezed into a crevice to hide.”
Quick quiz
01What type of jet was shot down in Iran?
02Who helped track the airman's location?
03What did Iran offer for the capture of the missing airman?
04Where did the airman hide while waiting for rescue?
Discussion
What are the implications of military operations in foreign countries?