Apparently, the CIA needs elaborate lies just to perform basic rescue operations. We hear some suggest he should cover the cost of the fighter jet—the priorities are astounding.

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<p>A U.S. Air Force officer who went missing after his fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued, with the CIA having developed a deception plan to buy time for the high stakes operation. What do you think?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theonion.com/downed-u-s-airman-rescued-from-iran/">Downed U.S. Airman Rescued From Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theonion.com">The Onion</a>.</p> <p>A U.S. Air Force officer who went missing after his fighter jet was s...