US-Iran War: Trump Doubles Down as Iran Shoots Down Two US Jets
Key Takeaways
- Iran says it shot down two U.S. jets, with a search for missing pilots underway.
- One crew member rescued; the other remains missing as rescue operations continue.
- Trump demanded Iran reach a deal within 48 hours as search continued.
US Jets Downed Over Iran
The U.S. military was searching for a missing crew member after Iran shot down an F-15E Strike Eagle.
One crew member was rescued but the other remained unaccounted for.
Iran also shot down a U.S. A-10 attack plane that made it to Kuwaiti airspace.
Two Blackhawk helicopters were hit by Iranian fire.
Trump said the downing would not affect talks with Tehran.
Pilot Search Intensifies
Iran promised a reward for whoever turns in the missing service member.
The governor denied reports that the second crew member had been found.
Ghalibaf mocked Trump's repeated claims of victory.
Netanyahu confirmed Israel struck a petrochemical complex in Mahshahr.
The conflict had killed thousands and disrupted global markets.
Trump Issues New Threats
Trump pressed Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline.
Iran called his threat unbalanced and foolish.
The war began on Feb. 28 and had killed thousands by early April.
Trump oscillated between threats and hints of diplomacy.
Iran's Foreign Minister said the war was not America's war.
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