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Trump hails 'daring' US rescue of F-15E crew from downed jet in Iran amid bounty and Chinese praise for defenses
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Former President Donald Trump hailed the US military's rescue of both crew members from an F-15E fighter jet downed by Iranian air defenses near Isfahan as 'one of the most daring' operations in history. The pilot was extracted shortly after the crash, while the wounded weapons systems officer—a colonel—evaded capture for nearly 48 hours using survival training before rescue from remote mountains. Iran offered rewards for the crew's capture, as Chinese experts noted the downing boosts Tehran's morale and air-defense prowess.
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and commercial banks plan to lend $2.2 billion for three U.S.-based projects. The loans form the first tranche of a total $36 billion investment. The move underscores U.S.-Japan relations.
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In a Monday press conference following the Easter Sunday rescue of a wounded U.S. Weapons Systems Officer from southwest Iran—initially reported amid intense evasion efforts—President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed the airman's faith-filled message to rescuers: 'God is good.' The operation, involving over 155 aircraft, succeeded without American losses.