Trump Details Rescue Of Wounded Colonel; Oval Office Briefing Set For Monday
President Trump revealed that the F-15 officer rescued from the mountains of Iran is a highly respected Colonel who sustained serious injuries while behind enemy lines.
The extraction took place as Iranian forces were closing in on the location in large numbers, requiring a display of military precision and bravery.
The operation involved two separate raids, including one conducted in broad daylight, with U.S. forces operating for seven hours over Iranian territory to complete the recovery.
In a statement detailing the mission, the President wrote:
“The F-15 Officer who was rescued from the mountains of Iran, as the Iranian military was closing in with large numbers, is a great Colonel who was seriously wounded.
It was an AMAZING show of bravery and talent.
Two separate RAIDS, one in broad daylight, and 7 hours over Iranian territory.
We have the best Military in the World! There will be a News Conference on this and much more at 1:00 P.M. Monday in the OVAL OFFICE. God Bless our great MILITARY WARRIORS!”
