Clashes and a complex operation… Details of the rescue of American pilots inside Iran

After a race against time between the American and Iranian forces to find the The fighter that was shot down inside Iran on Friday, the United States was able to rescue them after a complex operation carried out deep inside Iran.

US President Donald Trump confirmed the completion of the rescue operation via social media this morning, after the US army carried out "One of the boldest search and rescue operations" In his history, he added that Officer "Fine and healthy now!"

Clashes and injuries

During the rescue operation, a clash occurred between American and Iranian forces during the rescue operation, with the possibility that the pilot was injured during his initial ejection from the plane before it fell, according to what was reported. "BBC"

American media reported that one of the helicopters carrying the rescued F-15E pilot was hit by small arms fire, wounding the crew members on board – but it landed safely.

While the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that tribes living in the country’s mountains opened fire on two Black Hawk helicopters that were part of the American rescue mission.

A complex operation

According to what he stated Two officials told NBC News that the military operation to rescue the second pilot used bombs and weapons fire to push Iranian forces away from the place where it was believed that the missing officer was hiding. />Officials reported that these two planes were destroyed to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands, and that special forces left on board three additional planes sent to fetch them. The mission was completed just before midnight, after all US forces had left hostile airspace.

Special Force

The rescue of the crew of a downed plane is one of the most complex and time-sensitive operations – known as combat search and rescue (CSAR) – that the US military and its allies are preparing for.

It includes units The air forces behind combat search and rescue missions are some of the most trained and specialized members of the military.

These missions are often carried out by helicopters, which fly low over enemy territory, along with other military aircraft that conduct raids and patrol the area.

• For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter