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6. How an American airman was saved in Iran: Retired Air Force General breaks down rescue - MS NOW Reports

Sun Apr 5, 2026, 10:05 PM

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The U.S. military rescued a missing American airman deep in enemy territory after an F-15 jet was shot down over Iran Friday. Trump praised the efforts of the combined U.S. forces and said the service member is “seriously wounded” but will be okay.

Retired U.S. Air Force special operations pilot and combat rescue officer Glenn Ignazio and MS NOW National Security & Intelligence analyst Marc Polymeropoulos join Alex Witt to break down the rescue. - Aired on 04/05/2026.

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I'll believe it when I see that anyone was actually rescued. 50 Shades Of Blue Sunday #1

You'll wait until Netanyahu is actually rescued? Wednesdays Sunday #2

Obviously not. 50 Shades Of Blue Sunday #3

Look at the picture carefully.nt. drray23 Sunday #4

I do know the picture is a joke. I am saying i don't believe ANYBODY was rescued. 50 Shades Of Blue Sunday #5

How an American airman was saved in Iran: Retired Air Force General breaks down rescue - MS NOW Reports Rhiannon12866 Sunday #6

Seriously, the pilot was rescued last night. It was completely wild cowboy shit, but they got him. flashman13 Sunday #10

I am happy about the pilot. The jerk to right in photo to the fight 0 can rot irisblue Sunday #7

Trump celebrating him as a HERO popsdenver Sunday #8

This message was self-deleted by its author angrychair Sunday #9