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U.S. Commandos Rescue Second F‑15E Crewman From Iran After 36‑Hour Operation

A 36‑hour, deception‑backed rescue signals a sharper U.S.–Iran confrontation over the downed jet.

Pentagon Readies Limited Ground Operations in Iran

U.S. Hits Iran’s Kharg Island, Deploys Marines as Hormuz Traffic Seizes Up

U.S. Strikes Destroy 16 Iranian Minelayers as Ships Are Hit and Hormuz Traffic Stalls

Pentagon Identifies Sgt. Benjamin Pennington as 7th U.S. Service Member Killed in Operation Epic Fury