Trump confirmed the rescue of the second crew member of the fighter jet shot down over Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the successful rescue of the second crew member of an American F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iranian territory.

"We got him! Dear fellow citizens, over the past few hours, the United States Armed Forces conducted one of the boldest search and rescue operations in U.S. history to save one of our incredible officers, who, by the way, is a highly respected colonel, and I am overjoyed to inform you that he is alive and well," the head of the White House wrote on Truth Social.

"He sustained injuries, but he will be fine," the American leader added.

Earlier, the Axios news portal reported the rescue of the second crew member of the F-15E shot down over Iran, citing its sources. The pilot was rescued several hours after the crash.