In a high-stakes military operation that has captivated the world, US forces have successfully rescued a missing American pilot from the remote mountainous regions of Iran. President Donald Trump took to social media early Sunday to announce the triumph with the words, “WE GOT HIM!”, following a tense two-day search behind enemy lines. The rescued officer, a highly respected Colonel, was the second crew member of an F-15E fighter jet that went down on Friday.

According to President Trump, the operation was “one of the most daring search-and-rescue missions in U.S. history.” The pilot had been evading Iranian search parties for nearly 48 hours in hostile terrain. Under Trump’s direct orders, dozens of aircraft and special operations units were deployed to track his beacon and keep enemy forces at bay with “lethal air cover.” While the Colonel sustained some injuries during the crash and subsequent evasion, he is reported to be in stable condition. This successful extraction is being seen as a massive strategic and psychological win for the Trump administration amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.