An Israeli security official disclosed on April 5th that Israel contributed intelligence support to assist American forces in retrieving a U.S. airman who became stranded in Iran. According to the official, Israel also temporarily suspended its military operations in the region to ensure the rescue effort could be carried out successfully.
The cooperation between the two allies highlights the coordination that takes place behind the scenes during sensitive military operations in the Middle East. The Israeli official confirmed that the country’s intelligence services played a supporting role in helping American personnel safely extract their fellow serviceman from Iranian territory.
