Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a White House press briefing Monday to cast the rescue of a U.S. airman shot down over Iran in explicitly Christian terms, comparing the episode to the resurrection of Jesus and calling the servicemember “reborn.” U.S. officials said the airman evaded capture while on the ground and was located by rescue forces after an intensive operation involving surveillance and coordination across multiple units, the Washington Post reports. The pilot was retrieved alive and is reported to be in stable condition, with officials indicating he suffered dehydration and minor injuries but is expected to recover.
Author: Christopher Wiggins
Published at: 2026-04-06 21:32:15
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