US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut - Reuters
US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut Reuters
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"Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History."
— Donald J. Trump , Politician
"Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!"
— Donald J. Trump , Politician
"What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting END to the illegal war that is imposed on us."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"that we have achieved overwhelming Air Dominance and Superiority over the Iranian skies."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Donald J. Trump is the former President of the United States.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
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U.S. special forces rescued an airman stranded in Iran after his F-15 jet was shot down, while President Trump threatened severe consequences for Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States rescued an airman caught behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, resolving a crisis for President Donald J. Trump with the war on Iran in its sixth week.
The U.S. rescued an airman after his F-15 was downed in Iran, officials said late Saturday, as President Donald Trump and Israel increased pressure on Iran over opening the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces rescued an airman whose F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran, describing the operation as 'one of the most daring search and rescue operations in U.S. history.'
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