Iran has released images of a charred US aircraft after America blew it up in a bid to stop Tehran from gaining access to its technology.
President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that a second crew member of an F-15 fighter jet, which was downed over a remote area of Iran, had been recovered in ‘one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History’.
The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, and a day after Trump said the Islamic Republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face ‘all Hell’.
‘This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies,’ Trump said on Truth Social. ‘He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.
It comes after Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday, stating: ‘Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,’ referring to an ultimatum issued on March 26.
‘Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign (sic) down on them.’
Iran’s central military command rejected the ultimatum, with General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi saying Trump’s threat was a ‘helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action’.
Echoing Trump’s language, he warned that ‘the gates of hell will open for you’.
Iran releases images reportedly of downed US aircraft
Trump says US airman rescued in Iran in ‘miraculous’ operation
President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it ‘one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History’.
The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, and a day after Trump said the Islamic Republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face ‘all Hell’.
‘This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies,’ Trump said on Truth Social.
‘He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.
‘This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation.’
Iranian media reported five people were killed in strikes during the US rescue operation.
The war, which erupted on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread across the Middle East and convulsed the global economy.
Iran has virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, a vital conduit for oil and gas, and kept up a campaign of strikes on Israel and its Gulf neighbours in reprisal.
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Iran releases pictures of charred US aircraft deep behind enemy lines – after America blew them up to stop Tehran getting their technology
