Naveed Jamali
Newsweek journalist and author (“How to Catch a Russian Spy”); former spy and Navy veteran; covers military aviation, intelligence, and national security.
Rescue Mission Served as Cover for Secret Operation
An update on the rescue operation of the two American aviators, and why neither aircrew or details of the operation have been made public. This is a theory, based on my background in intelligence and my current experience embedding with the military. First, yes an F-15E did go down over Iran, and yes, both pilot and WSO were rescued. Here's where things change. The rescue was used as cover for a second operation...
Navy’s Legacy Fuels Artemis II Astronaut Recovery
Wings of gold. It's always been the Navy's job to get those astronauts, a legacy that lives on with Artemis II. Proud to have been part of the story of how the Navy prepared for this moment. 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸⚓️⚓️
Filming Nuclear Command Plane Highlights Fear Over Facts
I'm at Offutt Air Force Base for the week, home of a lot of important national level assets. We're here to film on the E-4B, an aircraft whose primary mission is to be an airborne command and control platform during...
CNN Sunday: Discussing Iran Rescue and Alaska Guard Embedding
I'll be on CNN Sunday night at 7:30ET discussing the Iran rescue and my embedding with PJs and rescue units of the Alaska National Guard.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: Ultimate CSAR Training Companion
Our work vehicle for our shoot covering combat search and rescue (CSAR) with the Alaska National Guard, was this 2026 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. I literally drove it off the showroom floor with 13 miles and then off to a drop...
CSAR Explained: Saving Downed Airmen From Iran
Jolly Greens, Sandy's, CSAR, Popcorn, and Unlucky Jet. What does it all mean? A quick explainer on what Combat Search and Rescue means and is and how it's being used in Iran to rescue the two downed airmen. I just...
A-10 Crash Over Iran Highlights Elite Rescue Airmen
The downed A-10 over Iran was likely a "Sandy" participating in the rescue operation. The rescue is shaping up to be a significant operation. Here's a look at Pedro, can confirm that PJs and these airmen are a special breed...
Rescue Squads’ Heroics Hint Iran’s Potential Fallout
With news of an F-15 shot down over Iran, I’m reminded of my time embedded with the Alaska National Guard’s 176th Wing during CSAR training. The 210th, 211th, and 212th Rescue Squadrons worked together to recover two downed pilots, I...
Layered Gear Keeps Alaska Rescue Mission Focused
GRWM as I get ready to go film and fly with PJs on a combat search and rescue operation. It’s all about the layers out here in #Alaska. Nothing about this is flashy. It’s practical, it’s necessary, and it keeps the focus...
Journalist Breaks New Ground: First to Drive Jeep Wrangler 392
I've had a lot of first: first journalist to complete the nuclear triad, first to film and fly in the B-2 stealth bomber. And now, the first journalist to film and drive the Jeep Commando Wrangler 392! #jeep #wrangler #392 #itsajeepthing
Mount Rainier’s Wild Quiet Resets the Soul
Back in the Pacific Northwest, this time filming with PJs on Mount Rainier and kicking around Seattle. There’s something about this place, the air, the scale, the quiet, that just resets you. I used to live out here, and being back...
Family Corvette Ride Turns NYC Streets Into Tradition
First ride of the year in the Corvette. Took both my boys out, cruising NYC from Times Square all the way to the top of Manhattan. We've had this car since they were babies, now they're old enough to really...
Sober Awe at Vandenberg’s Minuteman III Launch
Covering a Minuteman III launch out at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Really amazing and sobering experience seeing this missile fly.
Israel's Power Play Threatens Regional Stability, Not US Interests
This is not about Irans nuclear weapons program, it is about establishing Israel as the sole regional power. None of this is in the U.S.' national security interests, and giving Netanyahu more power will not bring stability to Iran or...