Iranian state TV shows identity documents from the site of destroyed US planes

Iranian media has aired what appear to be identity documents recovered from the site of a detroyed US aircraft in Iran.

The documents are attributed to an individual with the name “Amanda M. Ryder”, who is possibly a US Air Force Major.

Images also appear to show a B2 stay permit issued by Israeli border control that expired on 20 March 2026.

This follows reports of a US rescue operation of the pilot of a downed US fighter jet in Iran’s Isfahan. 

Iranian state TV reveals the identification documents from the site of the destroyed U.S. planes near Esfahan.

The documents are attributed to the same individual, “Amanda M. Ryder”, who is possibly a U.S. Air Force Major.

The circulated images show a B2 stay permit issued by… pic.twitter.com/25E64rdTO3

— Ali Hassan Mourad (@alihmourad) April 6, 2026