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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.

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A US airman was 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 to locate and him. The airman hid in a mountain while receiving training for such situations. He was closely until rescuers arrived.

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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?

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Discussion

What are the implications of military operations in foreign countries?