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F-15 Crew Rescued
The Trump administration announced the dramatic rescue of the second crew member from a downed F-15E fighter after a heavy firefight.
“Both crew members from a downed F-15E in Iran have been recovered after a heavy firefight”
Trump confirmed the second pilot was injured but safe and sound.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have downed a US aircraft involved in the search.
Deadline Shifts
Trump shifted his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz multiple times.
The president threatened Power Plant Day and Bridge Day all wrapped up in one.
Trump simultaneously claimed optimistic negotiation prospects.
Global Reaction
The shifting deadlines and repeated threats sparked condemnation from multiple international quarters.
“The international community and all states have legal obligations to prevent such atrocious acts of war crimes”
Iran's mission to the United Nations called Trump's threats atrocious acts of war crimes.
The oil market responded predictably with Brent crude climbing above $110 per barrel.
The humanitarian toll mounted, with at least 153 killed at a girls' school in Minab.