In a statement on Truth Social, Trump praised the soldier’s bravery and the military’s efforts, revealing that the rescue involved dozens of aircraft amid a fierce firefight. The operation was critical, as Iranian forces could have leveraged the captured soldier as a bargaining chip. Concurrently, Iranian state media claimed to have shot down multiple US aircraft during the rescue attempt, although these assertions remain unverified. The situation escalates as Iran continues to launch missile attacks on Israel, further complicating regional tensions.