Jordanian special forces backed by US airstrikes reportedly attempted to rescue Jordanian pilot Maaz Al Kassasbeh before he was murdered, but they were met with stiff resistance from ISIL and were forced to retreat. The National spoke to experts to find out how the US carries out search and rescue missions.

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Jordanian special forces backed by US airstrikes reportedly attempted to rescue Jordanian pilot Maaz Al Kassasbeh before he was murdered, but they were met with stiff resistance from ISIL and were forced to retreat. The National spoke to experts to find out how the US carries out search and rescue missions.
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