Trump Threatens To Jail Journalist Over Pilot Rescue Leak

Trump held a rare public press conference after two F-15E crew members were rescued inside Iran.

“Trump declares victory after rescue but threats to US operation in Iran still loom US President Donald Trump was swift to declare victory after the second crew member of a F-15 fighter jet downed over Iran was recovered, claiming that the dramatic and successful rescue in Iranian territory "proves, once again, that we have achieved overwhelming air dominance and superiority"”

BBC

He explained the historic operation involving 155 aircraft.

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Trump said, Iran could be taken out in one night.

The Pentagon confirmed six U.S. service members killed.

The Iranian Red Crescent reported 201 dead and 747 injured.

Trump threatened to jail the journalist who first reported a troop was awaiting rescue unless they revealed their source.

He said the leaker was a sick person who put the mission at great risk.

CNBC

Multiple outlets had reported on the downed plane before the government acknowledged it.

The threat to prosecute journalists drew widespread condemnation.

The rescue operation showcased the military's ability to conduct complex missions inside enemy territory.

“President Donald Trump on Sunday, in a social media post laden with expletives, vowed to strike Iran's power plants and bridges”

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Trump set a 48-hour deadline for Iran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the war's legal basis.

Iran responded by declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed.