Director Michael Bay is developing a feature film about the U.S. military’s rescue of two downed airmen in Iran during Operation Epic Fury. Multiple outlets report that Bay, known for films including “Pearl Harbor” and “13 Hours,” is set to direct the project for Universal Pictures. The story centers on the April 3 shootdown of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle behind enemy lines in Iran and the subsequent recovery of its two crew members. Several reports describe the film as a dramatization of the true events and note that the project is based on an upcoming book by Mitchell Zuckoff. Coverage also characterizes the rescue as a major operation, with some references citing public statements about its scale and risk. Universal Pictures is attached to produce and release the film, though specific release dates and casting details are not provided in the reports. Overall, outlets agree on the main points: Bay will direct; Universal Pictures is involved; and the film will recount the April downing and rescue of two U.S. pilots in Iran under Operation Epic Fury.