WASHINGTON, United States, April 5, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was "safe and sound" following a search and rescue operation. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. The Republican president wrote that he directed the US military to send "dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve" the airman. "He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine," Trump wrote. Trump confirmed the "successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday," adding it was not disclosed to avoid jeopardizing the second rescue mission.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 05, 2026 05:22 UTC