Trump Declares Victory After Leaked F-15 Rescue; Iran Continues Retaliation
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Trump Declares Victory After Leaked F-15 Rescue; Iran Continues Retaliation

05 April, 2026.Iran.12 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Second F-15 crew member rescued from Iran; Trump declares victory and air dominance.
  • Iranian retaliation continues with widespread strikes after US-Israeli actions.
  • Spain closes airspace to US aircraft; UK bases join defensive operations.

Contested Rescue Operation

Trump declared the United States had won the war completely after the second F-15 crew member was rescued.

Today marks the 32nd day of the attacks that the United States and Israel began against Iran on February 28

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BBC analysis cautioned that threats to US aircraft remained despite weeks of bombardment.

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The Atlantic Council characterized the campaign as a major shift toward regime change.

The Pentagon confirmed six American service members killed, while the Iranian death toll was more than thirty times higher.

Retaliation Intensifies

Iranian armed forces and resistance groups continued retaliatory operations against US and Israeli targets.

The IRGC and Iranian Army conducted multiple operations as part of Operation True Promise 4.

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Iranian forces carried out 97 waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli facilities and US bases.

Lebanese Hezbollah and Islamic Resistance in Iraq also joined the front.

Strait of Hormuz and Gulf Security

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened no mercy or forgiveness.

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The closure immediately threatened 20% of global oil shipments.

The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran's attacks.

British bases were used for specific defensive operations.

Human Cost and Regional Impact

The human cost of the conflict widened as countries like the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar faced direct hits.

UAE and Bahrain began coordinating for reconstruction and humanitarian relief.

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The World Food Programme warned the blockade threatened global food supplies.

The Arab League condemned Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors.

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