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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.

Digi244 days 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

activeGeopoliticsEnergy7h ago

Iran — 133 developments

→ stable·115 signals·US, IR, GE +36Score 5.7

developingConflict1d ago

US F-15 Pilot Recovery in Iran After Shootdown; CIA Radar Tech Utilized

US military forces conducted a recovery operation for two F-15 pilots in Iran following a shootdown incident. One aviator evaded capture for 50 hours prior to rescue, with location identification reportedly aided by classified CIA radar technology. Details regarding the shootdown circumstances and diplomatic ramifications remain unclear.

↑ escalating·2 signals·US, IRScore 4.8