A combination of deception tactics and real-time intelligence helped the U.S. retrieve a downed airman from inside Iran.

After his jet was shot down, the airman survived in hiding while Iranian forces searched for him.

The CIA tracked his location, enabling a coordinated rescue effort.

The U.S. reportedly used false signals and misinformation to confuse Iranian forces.

The airman was extracted and flown to Kuwait. Donald Trump confirmed the mission.

Iran disputes the claim.