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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. Grouped from 25 articles across 10 sources.

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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.

Financial TimesApr 4, 2026, 9:05 PM

Trump threatens Iran with ‘hell’ as search continues for US airman

President says ‘time is running out’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

BBC NewsApr 5, 2026, 3:26 AM

US and Iran trade threats to unleash 'hell' as search for missing US airman continues

Iran rejected Donald Trump's ultimatum for a deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz whose closure has led to a spike in oil prices.

BBC NewsApr 4, 2026, 11:00 AM

What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran

US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.

The Straits TimesApr 5, 2026, 6:02 PM

US rescues airman, vows ‘hell’ for Iran if Strait of Hormuz stays shut

Iran's parliamentary speaker has condemned Trump’s threats, saying he was being misled by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

BBC NewsApr 5, 2026, 4:46 PM

Seriously wounded US airman rescued from Iran, Trump says

The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

BBC NewsApr 4, 2026, 8:13 PM

Search for missing airman presents serious test for US

The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

Financial TimesApr 6, 2026, 4:00 AM

Maga stands by Trump on Iran — for now

On the streets of small-town Georgia, the president’s base is backing the war as swing voters waver

The Straits TimesApr 5, 2026, 10:40 AM

US snatches airman from Iran as Trump, Israel ratchet up pressure

The rescue is a bright spot for the US in a war that has killed thousands.

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.

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.

Al JazeeraApr 4, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Trump issues Hormuz deadline, search for US airman continues

US and Israel attack Iran's civilian infrastructure as Trump issues 48-hour deadline on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

CBS NewsApr 6, 2026, 3:18 PM

Trump to hold news conference on Iran after U.S. airman's rescue

President Trump is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday afternoon following the successful rescue of a U.S. airman from inside Iran.

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.

CNBCApr 4, 2026, 10:40 PM

Trump warns Iran '48 hours before all Hell will reign down,' while search for missing crew member intensifies

The U.S. military continued to search for a missing American airman on Saturday after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over southwestern Iran.

Al JazeeraApr 4, 2026, 4:35 PM

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal as search for US pilot continues

Trump does not reference a downed US jet in his post but points to a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

ABC AustraliaApr 4, 2026, 7:49 PM

Live: US and Iran race to find missing pilot as Trump threatens 'Hell' if deal not reached

Donald Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal before "all Hell will reign down on them", as the US and Iran race to find a missing American pilot. Follow live.

ABC AustraliaApr 4, 2026, 7:49 PM

Live: US and Iran race to find missing aviator as Trump threatens 'Hell' if deal not reached

Donald Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal before "all Hell will reign down on them", as the US and Iran race to find a missing American aviator. Follow live.

DWApr 4, 2026, 1:33 AM

Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

The US is racing against time and Iranian forces to recover a missing pilot of an F-15 fighter jet that was downed over Iran. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has delayed a vote on the use of force to reopen Hormuz.

ABC AustraliaApr 5, 2026, 5:23 AM

US F-15 airman rescued in Iran after special forces operation

US President Donald Trump confirms an American airman has been rescued in a daring night operation by US special forces.

Al JazeeraApr 5, 2026, 5:07 AM

Trump’s unpopular war on Iran

Most Americans oppose the US-Israel war on Iran. ​​No recent US war has ever started off being this unpopular.

CBS NewsApr 3, 2026, 11:11 PM

2 U.S. planes hit in Iran, search on for missing crew member

Iranian forces shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet on Friday. As U.S. rescuers closed in, another aircraft also took fire and crashed. Charlie D'Agata reports and Aaron MacLean has analysis.

BBC NewsApr 4, 2026, 10:41 AM

Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member

A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.

The Straits TimesApr 4, 2026, 12:15 PM

Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues

The war entered its sixth week with scant prospect of peace talks in sight.

The Straits TimesApr 3, 2026, 8:50 PM

Downed jets raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot

Stakes are raised for the US in a conflict with low public support and no sign of an imminent end.

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