Washington: President Donald Trump announced that the United States successfully conducted a rescue operation for a 'seriously wounded, and really brave' F-15 crew member trapped in the mountainous regions of Iran. The mission was revealed by Trump on his Truth Social media platform, highlighting the bravery and skill involved in the operation.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump described the rescued officer as a 'highly respected Colonel,' emphasizing the inherent risks of such a mission due to potential danger to personnel and equipment. The operation involved a second raid following a prior mission where another pilot was rescued in daylight, a rarity given the circumstances.

The President announced plans for a news conference with military officials at the Oval Office on Monday at 1:00 P.M. He lauded the mission as one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US history, assuring that the injured officer is expected to recover.

The rescue mission was strategically timed following a separate, unpublicized rescue on Friday to ensure the success of the subsequent operation. The backdrop of these missions includes heightened regional tensions after a joint US-Israel offensive against Iran, which resulted in significant casualties, including the death of Iran's then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran's response has been robust, involving drone and missile strikes against Israel, and US allies in Jordan, Iraq, and the Gulf. Additionally, Iran has imposed restrictions on maritime traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz, further escalating regional hostilities.