Harrowing Iran Rescue Sparks Debate Over 60 Minutes Propaganda Claims
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A US airman codenamed Bravo describes a 50-hour ordeal after his F-15 was shot down in Iran, including a 7,000ft ridge climb with injuries and a daring rescue by Delta Force, SEAL Team Six, and CIA efforts; the CBS 60 Minutes segment detailing the operation has sparked controversy with critics accusing it of propaganda to bolster Trump’s war.
- CBS’s 60 Minutes accused of peddling pro-Iran war propaganda in segment theguardian.com
- U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran says he prayed while "free-falling" to the ground behind enemy lines CBS News
- Airman shot down in Iran shares harrowing rescue story cnn.com
- Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling’ after jet was shot down over Iran NBC News
- ‘Modern-day miracle’: Air Force colonel recounts how he survived after jet was shot down over Iran KXAN Austin
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