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WATCH: President Trump describes airman rescue as Iran deadline looms

President Trump said that "militarily" this was "one of the best" Easters as he described the daring weekend rescue of a U.S. airman whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran. Grouped from 12 articles across 7 sources.

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ABC NewsApr 6, 2026, 6:27 PM

WATCH: President Trump describes airman rescue as Iran deadline looms

President Trump said that "militarily" this was "one of the best" Easters as he described the daring weekend rescue of a U.S. airman whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran.

ABC NewsApr 6, 2026, 3:36 PM

Trump to hold news conference on airman rescue as his deadline for Iran looms

Trump will hold a news conference at the White House, where he's expected to give more details on the rescue of a U.S. airman whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran.

Al JazeeraApr 6, 2026, 5:12 PM

Trump praised airman’s rescue in Iran during White House Easter event

Donald Trump praised the rescue of a downed American airman in Iran during remarks at the White House Easter Egg roll.

ABC NewsApr 6, 2026, 11:08 AM

WATCH: President Trump threatens Iran if no peace deal reached soon

President Trump said Sunday that if no peace deal is reached with Iran in the next 48 hours, "we're blowing up the entire country." ABC News' Selina Wang reports from the White House.

The Globe and MailApr 6, 2026, 9:19 AM

Trump calls Iran airman rescue an Easter miracle, drawing criticism

President Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials frame Friday's rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran as an Easter miracle,' drawing criticism.

Al JazeeraApr 6, 2026, 6:18 PM

Hegseth says strikes on Iran increasing as Hormuz deadline looms

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Monday will be the “largest volume of strikes” on Iran since the war began.

CBS NewsApr 6, 2026, 3:26 PM

Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran

The U.S. sent over 150 aircraft to beat Iranian forces in the race to find the missing F-15E weapons systems officer.

ABC AustraliaApr 6, 2026, 4:12 PM

Trump praises airman's rescue as Iran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal

US President Donald Trump is holding a press conference with military officials at the White House to discuss the war in the Middle East. Follow live.

BBC NewsApr 6, 2026, 12:23 AM

Trump declares victory after rescue but threats to US operation in Iran still loom

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

CBS NewsApr 6, 2026, 6:10 AM

"WE GOT HIM!," Trump declares after U.S. airman rescued deep inside Iran

President Trump hailed the rescue of a U.S. airman who was missing almost two days inside Iran — and threatened to hit power plants if Iran doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

CBS NewsApr 5, 2026, 11:56 PM

Latest on Iran: U.S. airman rescued, Trump makes profanity-laced ultimatum

Charlie D'Agata and Taurean Small have the latest news on the Iran war, including details on the rescue of a U.S. airman whose fighter jet was shot down and President Trump's new demand for the Iranians to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Straits TimesApr 4, 2026, 8:43 PM

Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline

The conflict enters a sixth week with scant prospect of peace talks and polls showing low public support.

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