First on 60 Minutes: U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran details his two days surviving behind enemy lines before being rescued
Updated on: September 8, 2026 / 7:59 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- A U.S. Air Force officer, Dude 44 Bravo, shares his experience of being shot down and surviving for two days in Iran.
- He details his harrowing ejection, injuries, and evasion tactics against Iranian forces.
- The rescue operation for Bravo was one of the most complex in U.S. military history.
- The season premiere of 60 Minutes will feature his first public account.
- Interviews with key military leaders, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are also included.