Trump Issues Expletive Threat to Bomb Iran's Infrastructure After Rescue

President Trump issued an expletive-laden threat to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges.

The threat came hours after Trump announced the U.S. had rescued the final airman shot down in Iran.

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Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran's critical infrastructure, vowing to send Iran back to the stone age.

Destroying civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime under international law.

Senator Tim Kaine called Trump's comments embarrassing and juvenile.

The U.S. military and CIA coordinated on a daring mission to safely rescue the missing crew member.

Trump announced WE GOT HIM after the operation involving dozens of aircraft.

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The rescued officer had sustained serious injuries but was expected to recover.

This was the first time two U.S. pilots were rescued separately deep in enemy territory.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards took credit for shooting down the jet.

Trump's threat sparked a fierce backlash globally and within the United States.

Iran's parliament speaker warned our whole region is going to burn.

U.S. politicians across the spectrum rebuked the president.

The Omani foreign ministry confirmed discussions on de-escalation.

The conflict had killed thousands including at least 3,531 in Iran.