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US President Donald Trump announced on social media that a crew member from a fighter jet shot down in Iran has been rescued, stating the individual is injured but expected to recover.

Trump Announces Rescue of Crew Member

On April 5 (local time), US President Donald Trump posted on his social media, stating, "We got him." Through this post, he revealed that one crew member from a fighter jet, which was reportedly shot down in Iran and had gone missing, was rescued. President Trump added that the rescued crew member, though injured, is expected to recover and is "safe and sound."

F-15 Fighter Jet Shot Down and Media Reports

Previously, US media had reported that an F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Iran. Of the two individuals on board, one was rescued, while the other had been missing. President Trump's announcement confirms the rescue of the previously missing crew member.

*Source: NHK (2026-04-05)*

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