Former President Trump described the rescue as one of the boldest in US history. The Iranian government had previously announced the downing of a US fighter jet in southwestern Iran and offered a reward for the soldier’s capture. Additionally, Iranian reports indicated that another US aircraft was struck near the Strait of Hormuz during the search, although the pilot was successfully rescued. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard also claimed to have shot down a tanker aircraft in Isfahan. No official response has been issued from Washington regarding these incidents.