The second crew member of a US F-15E fighter jet, which was shot down by Iranian air defenses on April 5, has been rescued, according to US officials. However, reports indicate that the rescue operation involved a heavy firefight, highlighting the escalating risks in the region.

US President Donald Trump stated on social media that the rescued service member sustained injuries but is in stable condition. Trump wrote, "At my direction, the US Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine."

The recovery followed an intensive search-and-rescue effort. An Al Jazeera report, citing an unnamed US official, said the rescue of the weapons officer involved a "heavy firefight," which could further strain tensions between the US regime and the Iranian government.

This incident potentially deepens the conflict between the two sides. Trump's remarks and the hazardous nature of the rescue operation may negatively impact regional stability, as the standoff continues amid ongoing geopolitical friction.

Source: www.dw.com