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US Airman Rescue Mission in Iran Draws Conflicting Reports

US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue of a downed airman in Iran, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have foiled the mission and destroyed US military aircraft.

5 Apr, 06:48 — 5 Apr, 17:09
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BBCHigh8h ago

US airman injured but safe after rescue from inside Iran, Trump says

The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

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bloombergHigh5h ago

Trump Threatens Tuesday Strike on Iran Power Plants, Bridges - Bloomberg.com

Trump Threatens Tuesday Strike on Iran Power Plants, Bridges  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual32m ago

‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Bernie Sanders among those responding with alarm to Trump writing ‘open the fuckin’ strait, you crazy bastards’ Middle East crisis – live updates Some US politicians have reacted with alarm and questioned the US president’s mental state after Donald Trump issued an abusive, expletive-laden threat to Iran in which he called on the regime to “open the fuckin’ strait [of Hormuz], you crazy bastards”, as he threatened to further attack the country’s energy and transpo...

By Lucy Campbell

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches

US president threatens to strike power plants and bridges on Tuesday in an expletive-laden social media post.

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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'

U.S. military rescued a seriously wounded F-15 crew member from deep inside Iran's mountains in what Trump called an amazing show of bravery and talent.

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DWHigh2h ago

Iran war: Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'

US President Donald Trump both threatened to bomb Iran "to Hell" and claimed there was a chance of reaching a ceasefire deal soon. The statements came after a second US airman was rescued. DW has the latest.

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France 24High1h ago

War in the Middle East: the US rescues missing airman from Iran

Jim Townsend, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense fir European and NATO Policy, is our guest.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual27m ago

Trump says US sent ‘a lot’ of guns to arm Iranian protesters but believes ‘the Kurds took’ them: report

President’s remark appears to be first confirmation of U.S. involvement in aiding protests that wracked Iran for weeks

By John Bowden

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nikkei-asiaHigh3h ago

Trump threatens to hit Iran's infrastructure if Hormuz remains blocked - Nikkei Asia

Trump threatens to hit Iran's infrastructure if Hormuz remains blocked  Nikkei Asia

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Trump under fire for profane Eastern morning threat to Iran over Strait of Hormuz

'Open the F---in' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell,' the U.S. President wrote on Truth Social Sunday

By AFP

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago

'If Your Children Are Watching, Be Warned!' Jake Tapper Shares Trump's 'Extraordinary Graphic' Iran Threat Fully Uncensored

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual42m ago

‘Trump not Christian’: Ex-insider gives brutal Easter verdict after Iran threat; Melania, Barron in focus

A former Donald Trump ally and MAGA insider, Marjorie Taylor Greene, had a lot to say after the president's latest threat to Iran

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

US-Iran war: Nepal announces two-day weekly off due to ‘abnormal situation’

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irish-independent24m ago

'Open the f***in' Strait’ – Trump says Iran must allow ships through Hormuz by Tuesday or US will ‘blow up everything and take the oil’

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ndtvMostly Factual43m ago

Deadline For Iran To Open Strait of Hormuz Is Tuesday Evening: Trump

US President Donald Trump said his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure is Tuesday evening, according to an interview he gave to the Wall Street Journal published on Sunday.

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DawnMostly Factual54m ago

‘This is all embarrassing and juvenile’: Trump draws criticism for fiery, expletive-laden message on Iran

US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarising rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran that sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and beyond. In his message, he warned Iran that “you’ll be living in hell” if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened. He renewed his threat to unleash heavy bombing on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran refused to unblock the strategic Strait of Hormuz. While the Republican president is well known for his straigh...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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rfi-englishMostly Factual1h ago

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies

Tensions between the United States and NATO allies flared up this week as President Donald Trump said he was considering pulling the US out of the Western military alliance due to its European members' refusing to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

By RFI

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual6h ago

US prepares to use close to entire stealth missile arsenal as Iran strikes intensify - report

Committing the missiles to the Iran war does not necessarily mean all will be used, Bloomberg noted, adding that they have so far been launched from B-52 and B-1B bombers as well as strike fighters.

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rte-newsMostly Factual10h ago

Why regime change in Iran has no clear path forward

Talk of regime change in Iran ignores an inconvenient truth - there is nothing ready to replace the Islamic Republic, writes Edmund Heaphy.

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seeking-alphaMixed1h ago

Trump floats seizing Iran oil as deadline looms for nuclear deal: report

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in-cyprus2h ago

Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is possible by Monday, and that Iran was negotiating, Fox News reported on Sunday following an interview with the president. (Reuters)

By Newsroom

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tmzMixed2h ago

Trump Drops F-Bomb in Easter Message, Threatens Iran

President Donald Trump isn't sending warm and fuzzy vibes this Easter weekend ... he's dropping F-bombs and threatening Iran with "Hell." Fresh off a dramatic U.S. military rescue of a downed airman inside Iran, Trump fired off a Truth Social post…

By TMZ Staff

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago

China overtakes US in global approval amid Trump’s controversial war in Iran

Gallup poll shows Beijing edging ahead while Ipsos survey finds Iran conflict dragging Trump’s ratings to 36%

By Web Desk

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Daily SabahMixed1h ago

Trump says ‘good chance’ of Iran deal on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he believes there is a “good chance” of reaching a deal with Iran as soon as Monday, a day ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the...

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vanguard-ngMixed29m ago

Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform that the "seriously wounded" airman had been rescued "from deep inside the mountains of Iran". The post Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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morocco-world-newsMixed2h ago

Trump Announces Rescue of Second US F-15E Crew Member in Iran

US president Donald Trump announced today the rescue of the second crew member of a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet after two-day search in southwest Iran following the aircraft’s downing. The post Trump Announces Rescue of Second US F-15E Crew Member in Iran appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Hanane Afeznaoui

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daily-mirror-lkMixed3h ago

Trump threatens ’’crazy b***s’’ of Iran and demands reopening ’’f***g strait’’ of Hormuz before Tuesday - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Trump threatens ’’crazy b***s’’ of Iran and demands reopening ’’f***g strait’’ of Hormuz before Tuesday  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Iran says US planes destroyed amid pilot rescue mission

Iran said its forces shot down a US military aircraft during a rescue mission, as fighting across the region continued due to the illegal US-Israeli war of aggression. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it destroyed two C-130 transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters in southern Isfahan province. State media broadcast images of wreckage and described the operation as a response to a US attempt to recover a downed pilot. The claims came hours after US President Donald Trum...

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senewebMixed6h ago

Trump announces the rescue of the American pilot wanted in Iran - Seneweb

Trump announces the rescue of the American pilot wanted in Iran  Seneweb

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rte-news5 Apr, 06:48First to report

Why regime change in Iran has no clear path forward

2h later
BBC5 Apr, 08:36

US airman injured but safe after rescue from inside Iran, Trump says

1h later
politiken5 Apr, 09:57

Ekspert: Trumps pres er en katalysator for et mere selvsikkert Europa

express-tribune5 Apr, 10:18

China overtakes US in global approval amid Trump’s controversial war in Iran

seneweb5 Apr, 10:45

Trump announces the rescue of the American pilot wanted in Iran - Seneweb

jerusalem-post5 Apr, 11:14

US prepares to use close to entire stealth missile arsenal as Iran strikes intensify - report

1h later
bloomberg5 Apr, 12:17

Trump Threatens Tuesday Strike on Iran Power Plants, Bridges - Bloomberg.com

20-minuten5 Apr, 13:11

Teheran meldet Abschuss von US-Flugzeug und zwei Helikoptern

helsinki-times5 Apr, 13:31

Iran says US planes destroyed amid pilot rescue mission

nikkei-asia5 Apr, 13:49

Trump threatens to hit Iran's infrastructure if Hormuz remains blocked - Nikkei Asia

forbes5 Apr, 13:57

Trump Gives Iran New Deadline Before Bombing Over Strait of Hormuz Closure - Forbes

Reuters5 Apr, 13:59

Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports - Reuters

Yahoo5 Apr, 14:24

'If Your Children Are Watching, Be Warned!' Jake Tapper Shares Trump's 'Extraordinary Graphic' Iran Threat Fully Uncensored

daily-mirror-lk5 Apr, 14:27

Trump threatens ’’crazy b***s’’ of Iran and demands reopening ’’f***g strait’’ of Hormuz before Tuesday - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

morocco-world-news5 Apr, 14:35

Trump Announces Rescue of Second US F-15E Crew Member in Iran

Fox News5 Apr, 14:52

Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'

el-mundo5 Apr, 14:57

Así fue el rescate del piloto de EEUU en Irán, "una de las más complejas de las operaciones especiales": "Lo tenemos"

tmz5 Apr, 15:00

Trump Drops F-Bomb in Easter Message, Threatens Iran

irozhlas5 Apr, 15:09

ONLINE: ‚Otevřte Hormuzský průliv, nebo budete žít v pekle.‘ Trump hrozí Íránu tvrdými údery

tagesschau5 Apr, 15:11

Kampfjet-Abschuss: Wie gelang die Rettung des zweiten Besatzungsmitglieds?

in-cyprus5 Apr, 15:11

Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports

indian-express5 Apr, 15:30

US-Iran war: Nepal announces two-day weekly off due to ‘abnormal situation’

Al Jazeera5 Apr, 15:32

Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches

DW5 Apr, 15:33

Iran war: Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'

de-volkskrant5 Apr, 15:33

Trump dreigt en belooft afwisselend met platbombarderen en aanstaande ‘deal’

France 245 Apr, 15:33

War in the Middle East: the US rescues missing airman from Iran

dennik-n5 Apr, 15:33

Zastierací manéver CIA a zničené lietadlá za stovky miliónov. Ako Američania zachránili vojaka zo zostrelenej stíhačky F-15

aktuality-sk5 Apr, 15:34

Trump tvrdí, že mier s Iránom môže byť už v pondelok. Zároveň otvorene hrozí zničením iránskej infraštruktúry

danas5 Apr, 15:34

Tramp: Postoje dobre šanse da se sutra postigne sporazum sa Iranom

morgunbladid5 Apr, 15:34

Trump vongóður um að samningur náist á morgun

seeking-alpha5 Apr, 15:45

Trump floats seizing Iran oil as deadline looms for nuclear deal: report

dh-les-sports5 Apr, 15:46

Trump dérape complètement sur l'Iran et s'attire des critiques d'élus jusqu'aux Etats-Unis: "Une attitude démente"

n1-serbia5 Apr, 15:49

Tramp: Postoje dobre šanse da se sutra postigne sporazum sa Iranom

Daily Sabah5 Apr, 15:57

Trump says ‘good chance’ of Iran deal on Monday

rfi-english5 Apr, 15:59

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies

delfi-lt5 Apr, 16:07

Paaiškėjo, kaip Irane buvo išgelbėtas antrasis JAV lakūnas

mkd-mk5 Apr, 16:23

Египетски нобеловец за Трамп: Сопрете го лудакот пред да го запали регионот

national-post5 Apr, 16:32

Trump under fire for profane Eastern morning threat to Iran over Strait of Hormuz

faz5 Apr, 16:33

Liveblog Irankrieg: „Öffnet die verdammte Straße, ihr verrückten Mistkerle, oder ihr werdet in der Hölle landen“

Times of India5 Apr, 16:33

Why US blew up its own aircraft during ‘most daring’ Iran rescue

Dawn5 Apr, 16:39

‘This is all embarrassing and juvenile’: Trump draws criticism for fiery, expletive-laden message on Iran

digi245 Apr, 16:43

Liderul democraților din Senatul SUA atacă discursul lui Donald Trump la adresa Iranului: „Se dezlănțuie ca un nebun”

berlingske5 Apr, 16:45

Trumps nye trussel vil øge presset på Iran, men det vil være et »terrorbombardement«, hvis han gør alvor af den, lyder vurderingen

balkan-web5 Apr, 16:49

Paralajmërimet e Trump, reagon Irani: Ngushtica e Hormuzit do të hapet vetëm nëse jepet kompensim për dëmet e luftës

ndtv5 Apr, 16:49

Deadline For Iran To Open Strait of Hormuz Is Tuesday Evening: Trump

hindustan-times5 Apr, 16:51

‘Trump not Christian’: Ex-insider gives brutal Easter verdict after Iran threat; Melania, Barron in focus

hotnews5 Apr, 16:52

Moscova critică Washingtonul: SUA trebuie să abandoneze „limbajul ultimatumurilor” față de Iran

iefimerida5 Apr, 16:55

Το Ιράν λέει ότι θα ανοίξει τα Στενά του Ορμούζ αν ΗΠΑ και Ισραήλ πληρώσουν πολεμικές αποζημιώσεις

nzz5 Apr, 16:56

Nach erfolgreicher Bergung in Iran lässt Trump die Rhetorik eskalieren: «Öffnet die verdammte Strasse von Hormuz, ihr verrückten Bastarde»

naftemporiki5 Apr, 16:56

Νέα απειλή Τραμπ προς το Ιράν: Η προθεσμία για το Ορμούζ λήγει την «Τρίτη, 8:00 μ.μ. ώρα Ανατολικής Ακτής»

klix-ba5 Apr, 16:58

Oglasio se Iran, upućen odgovor Trumpu o uslovu otvaranja Hormuškog moreuza

index-hr5 Apr, 16:59

Trump: UTORAK, 20 SATI PO ISTOČNOM VREMENU

The Guardian5 Apr, 17:01

‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran

vanguard-ng5 Apr, 17:04

Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Strait of Hormuz

le-figaro5 Apr, 17:05

Comment Donald Trump tente de tirer profit de l’incroyable sauvetage des pilotes américains tombés en Iran

The Independent5 Apr, 17:06

Trump says US sent ‘a lot’ of guns to arm Iranian protesters but believes ‘the Kurds took’ them: report

irish-independent5 Apr, 17:09Latest update

'Open the f***in' Strait’ – Trump says Iran must allow ships through Hormuz by Tuesday or US will ‘blow up everything and take the oil’