Iran war live: Trump confirms rescue of US officer, says ‘we got him’
Why it matters: Trump's 48-hour ultimatum could trigger severe US military action against Iran if no deal is reached.
- US President Donald Trump confirmed the rescue of a missing American officer whose F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, stating, “we got him” and he is “now safe and sound” (Live updates, NPR News).
- Iran reports that US-Israeli attacks have killed five people and wounded 170 others at the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone, also claiming over 30 universities have been targeted (Live updates).
- Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reach a deal or face “Hell” and “all hell will rain down,” specifically warning against the Hormuz blockade (The Hindu, India Today World, Channel News Asia).
- The cost of the Iran war is noted to be rising for Trump, as he and Israel pressure Iran ahead of this critical deadline (The Hindu, Channel News Asia).
Amid escalating tensions, US President Donald Trump confirmed the rescue of an American officer shot down over Iran, stating he is "safe and sound." This development comes as Iran reports five killed and 170 wounded in US-Israeli attacks on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone, with over 30 universities also targeted since the war began. Meanwhile, Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to make a deal or face severe consequences, as the cost of the conflict continues to rise for the US.
