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US releases images of F-15 pilot recovery in Iran; CIA radar tech used

US military released footage of a recovery operation extracting two pilots after their F-15 was shot down in Iran, with location identified via classified CIA radar technology. The operation underscores US capability for covert personnel recovery in hostile territory, though details on the shootdown and diplomatic fallout remain unclear.

Digi24about 11 hours agoUS, IRCredibility 35%View source

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Mosaic Score6.8

Confidence0.5

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.3

Intelligence Tags

#military operation #F-15 #CIA #recovery #Iran #US military

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Iran

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Part of 2 situations

activeGeopoliticsEnergy3h ago

Iran — 104 developments

→ stable·89 signals·US, CN, IR +36Score 5.8

developingConflict11h ago

US F-15E Shot Down Over Iran, Pilot Rescued After Evasion

A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iranian territory by an Iranian missile. The pilot, identified as a US Air Force colonel, survived the crash with injuries and evaded capture for approximately 50 hours before being rescued by a US military operation. This incident represents a significant escalation in US-Iran hostilities, involving a direct military confrontation and a US incursion into Iranian territory for personnel recovery.

↑ escalating·7 signals·US, IRScore 5.5