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Soon after the airman landed, he was able to get to an elevated ridge and make contact by activating an emergency beacon to send his proof of life, according to senior officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The CIA played a crucial role in the rescue operation, according to a senior Trump administration official who spoke to US media.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
A senior administration official told The Times that Saturday’s mission began with a deception campaign launched by the CIA to throw off Iran’s military.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
The BDCs use a mix of debt financing, including bank loans, securitizations and senior unsecured debt.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
“A lot of people wondered if this was the best use of Greg’s time and our money,” said a senior Deutsche Bank official who watched the growing conflict.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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