尽管失去了飞机, 但麦肯齐称赞美国在伊朗的空军人员迅速获救. McKenzie praises swift rescue of U.S. airman in Iran despite aircraft losses.

美国中央司令部前指挥官弗兰克·麦肯齐赞扬在伊朗毁的美军飞行员迅速有效地获救,强调军队决不遗弃任何服务人员. Former U.S. Central Command commander Frank McKenzie praised the swift and effective rescue of a U.S. airman downed in Iran, highlighting the military's commitment to never leaving a service member behind. 他指出,尽管有部分飞机损失,但行动取得了成功. 鉴于正在进行的行动,他认为伊朗发动大规模攻击的能力已经减弱. He noted the operation succeeded despite some aircraft losses and assessed Iran's ability to launch large-scale attacks as diminished due to ongoing operations. 麦肯齐还建议武装库尔德人团体增加对德黑兰的压力, 可能导致外交解决. McKenzie also suggested that arming Kurdish groups increases pressure on Tehran, potentially leading to a diplomatic resolution.