Trump Hails Rescue of Downed US Airman in Iran; Iran Says Operation Foiled
Key Takeaways
- Airman rescued after mission to recover a downed US F-15E in Iran.
- Iranian military says the US rescue operation was completely foiled.
- Trump vows strikes on Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Rescue and Counterclaims
Trump announced the rescue of a seriously wounded airman extracted from deep inside the mountains of Iran.
Iran's military declared the operation completely foiled and broadcast images of destroyed aircraft.
The Pentagon confirmed six US service members killed during the war that began on February 28.
Iran Declares Hormuz Closed
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to US and allied shipping.
Trump's post declared: Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards.
Iran's Foreign Minister blamed Israel for pushing the US into war.
Civilian Toll and Infrastructure Destruction
The US-Israeli strikes killed at least 201 people according to the Iranian Red Crescent.
The deadliest strike hit a girls' school in Minab where at least 153 died.
More than two million Iranians were displaced by bombardment of oil installations.
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