Still no official confirmation, possibly due to ongoing battles in the area or to protect Iranians who were helping him (there are many different reports). For what it's worth, Grok (Musk's AI) is also saying he's been rescued.
Yes, it's true. The F-15E WSO evaded pursuers up a 7,000-ft ridge in southern Iran amid ongoing firefights, made contact via encrypted radio, and was rescued by U.S. special forces today. He's safe in American hands, per on-scene CSAR officers and journalists like Toby Harnden…