F-15E had been shot down on Friday (April 3); Iranian government offered reward for US soldier
The United States rescued the fighter pilot from Iran on Friday (April 3, 2026). The confirmation was made by the North American president, (Republican Party), in a publication on the platform in the early hours of this Sunday (April 5).
In the text, Trump describes the action as one of the boldest ever carried out by the country. “We achieved!”, Trump wrote. “The United States Armed Forces carried out one of the most daring search and rescue operations in the country’s history”he declared.
Iran said, on Friday (April 3), it had 2 North American planes. The pilot of one of the aircraft was safe, but the pilot of the 2nd was still missing.
The rescue takes place after armed men’s state vehicles search for the pilot. Iranian authorities also reached out for information that would lead to the soldier’s capture.
According to Trump, the pilot was in a mountainous region of Iranian territory. “He was being hunted by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer every hour.”these.
Trump said the service member was continuously monitored while the rescue was planned. “He was never really alone.”he declared. According to the US president, “fighters were monitoring his location 24 hours a day and diligently planning the rescue”.
The operation involved several aircraft. “Under my guidance, the United States military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the world, to rescue him.”these.
Trump declared that there were no casualties among the US military. “This is the first time in military memory that 2 North American pilots have been rescued, separately, in enemy territory”said the US president.
ORMUZ
Trump on Saturday (April 4) that if Iran does not reopen the – area through which around 20% of global oil passes, as well as natural gas and urea – in 48 hours, the “inferno” will fall on the Persian country. According to the head of the White House, he had already set a deadline of 10 days for Iran to close some type of agreement, and that time is “shortening.”running out.”
The American president has alternated between and retreats in relation to Iran, being pressured and allies to resolve the crisis in the strait. In recent statements, he even stated that countries affected by the closure should seek their own oil and called members of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) “cowards” for not acting against Iran.
Pressure for reopening
Since the beginning of joint attacks with Israel against Iran on February 28, Washington has been pressuring allies and other countries to contribute to the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by the Iranian regime. The war has already caused severe instability in global markets.
Despite the pressure, European leaders signal caution. Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada stated in a joint statement released on March 19 that they intend to cooperate to guarantee safe passage in the region, but condition any action on the end of hostilities. With the exception of Japan, all other countries that sign the note are part of NATO. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the measure depended on the cessation of fighting.
