Defence Editor at the Evening Standard, Robert Fox, reacts to breaking news that the missing US pilot, who ejected from his aircraft over Iran and has now been successfully rescued. The dramatic development follows days of uncertainty after the fighter jet was shot down in hostile territory, sparking a high-risk search and rescue mission deep inside Iran. US special forces carried out a complex and dangerous operation to recover the downed airman, navigating mountainous terrain and the threat of Iranian forces closing in. Reports suggest the mission involved multiple aircraft and elite personnel, highlighting the extreme risks involved in combat search-and-rescue efforts behind enemy lines. Robert Fox weighs in on what this rescue means militarily and politically, as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. With one of the most daring recovery missions in recent history now complete, questions remain about the wider conflict and what comes next.