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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.

Source:bbc.com

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A US airman was rescued after his F-15 fighter jet was shot down in southern Iran. The pilot and weapons systems officer ejected from the aircraft, but one crew member went missing. The US military, along with special forces and the CIA, launched a complex operation to locate and rescue him. The airman hid in a mountain crevice while receiving training for such situations. He was monitored closely until rescuers arrived.

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Test your understanding

Test your understanding

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

Discussion

What are the implications of military operations in foreign countries?

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

  • rescue word

    to save someone from danger

    “The team worked hard to rescue the trapped miners.”

  • operation word

    a planned activity or mission

    “The military operation was executed flawlessly.”

  • complex word

    made of many parts; complicated

    “The project was complex and required careful planning.”

  • monitor word

    to watch or check something carefully

    “The doctors will monitor the patient's progress closely.”

  • crevice word

    a narrow opening or crack

    “The cat squeezed into a crevice to hide.”