Trump says Iran deal possible as US rescues airman
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- Trump said there is a good chance of a deal with Iran on Monday, ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing.
- U.S. rescued an airman whose F‑15 jet was downed in Iran, according to two U.S. officials.
- Iran said its air defenses brought down the F‑15 on Friday.
- Israel is preparing to attack Iranian energy facilities within the next week, awaiting U.S. approval, according to a senior defence official.
- Iran reported five people killed in U.S.–Israeli strikes that targeted a petrochemical hub in the southwest.
Why it matters: Tehran’s failure to meet Trump’s deadline will trigger heavy U.S. bombing, while Israel’s planned attacks on Iranian energy facilities raise the risk of a broader regional conflict that could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and cause further civilian casualties.
