The F-15E was conducting a combat strike mission over southwestern Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury when it was engaged by Iranian air defenses, according to U.S. Central Command. The shootdown occurred on the 34th day of the joint U.

The missing airman was recovered after nearly two days, in a large mission involving special operations forces and multiple aircraft.

President Trump described Monday the 36 hours an F-15E Strike Eagle crew member spent behind enemy lines — who was “injured quite badly” and “bleeding rather profusely” before he was rescued by US forces.

TIME spoke with military personnel about how search and rescue operations are carried out.

A new ceasefire push comes as strikes continue. Trump calls the rescued F-15E crew member an Easter miracle, with a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait.

According to reports, the crew member has been recovered but has not yet been flown from Iran - and the special rescue mission remains in progress as of Sunday morning UK time

An Iranian security official said Tehran is continuing its war strategy as planned and warned of “a big surprise” for the US and Israel. Meanwhile, Kuwait said two power and water desalination plants were hit by Iranian drones,

Military expert says U.S. search and rescue for a missing F-15E crew member in Iran is complicated by a large IRGC presence in the crash region.