Donald Trump announced the airman's rescue on Truth Social. Alex Wong via Getty ImagesAn American airman missing after his jet was shot down over Iran has been rescued, Donald Trump has announced. The US president declared “we got him” in a post on Truth Social in the early hours of Sunday UK time. AdvertisementHe added: “This is the first time in military memory that two US Pilots have been rescued, separately, deep in Enemy Territory. WE WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AMERICAN WARFIGHTER BEHIND!”The second rescue came after Trump warned Iran that “all hell will reign down” if Iran does not re-open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Source: Huffington Post April 05, 2026 17:46 UTC