US President Donald Trump said the military carried out a “daring” mission to rescue an airman after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down in Iran.   The rescue involved dozens of aircraft and special forces. The airman was found injured but safe. Trump said, “He will be just fine.”   The jet crashed on Friday after Iran claimed it hit it with air defences. The second crew member was located after more than a day.   Officials said the CIA ran a deception plan to confuse Iranian forces. US commandos later carried out the extraction.   The airman was taken to Kuwait for treatment. (PC: HT)

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the successful rescue of a missing crew member from a downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran, declaring “We got him” after a high-risk operation. The airman, a colonel, had been stranded for two days after the jet was shot down amid escalating conflict. U.S. forces deployed dozens of aircraft and conducted an intense search-and-rescue mission under hostile conditions. The officer sustained injuries but is now “safe and sound.” Another crew member had been rescued earlier. The operation highlights rising tensions between United States and Iran. (PC: X)

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after former US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe military action. Iran dismissed the warning as “helpless” and “nervous,” with military officials ridiculing the threat and vowing strong retaliation. Tehran warned that any US aggression would trigger devastating consequences, declaring that the “gates of hell” would open in response. The standoff comes amid ongoing conflict in the region, with both sides intensifying rhetoric and military posturing, raising fears of a wider war and disruption to global oil supplies. (PC: X)

Two days into the escalating US-Iran conflict, one crew member of a downed US F-15 fighter jet remains missing inside Iran. While one pilot has been rescued, both US forces and Iranian authorities are racing to locate the second airman. Iran has reportedly mobilised local tribesmen and “popular forces,” even offering rewards for capturing the pilot. The US has launched high-risk rescue missions using helicopters and special forces, facing hostile fire. The incident marks a major escalation, being the first confirmed US jet loss inside Iran during the war, intensifying tensions and military operations across the region. (PC: NDTV)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of a serious risk of radioactive contamination following U.S.-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant amid escalating conflict. He criticised Western “double standards,” noting global concern over similar attacks elsewhere but limited reaction to strikes on Iran. A projectile reportedly hit near the facility, killing a security personnel member and damaging an auxiliary building, though core operations remain unaffected. Araghchi cautioned that any radiation leak could impact Gulf nations, highlighting the regional danger. International agencies have expressed concern, even as no radiation increase has yet been detected. (PC: X)

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “massive” military strike on Iran, claiming that several top Iranian military leaders were killed in attacks targeting Tehran. He shared video footage showing explosions, highlighting the scale of the operation. The strike marks a major escalation in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, which has already seen intense air raids, missile exchanges, and regional instability. Analysts note that while U.S. forces have inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military infrastructure, Tehran continues to resist and retaliate. With both sides refusing to back down, tensions in the Middle East remain high, raising fears of a prolonged and wider war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military targeted Iran’s petrochemical facilities. He said these sites are a “cash machine” for funding attacks. “We will continue to strike them,” he added. The strikes follow earlier attacks on Iran’s steel plants. Iranian media reported at least five people were killed in the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone. The developments come amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Earlier, a strike was also reported near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, where one guard was killed. (PC: HT)

The UAE has asked Pakistan to repay a $2 billion loan due to rising tensions in the Middle East. Reports said the request followed the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The money was kept with Pakistan’s central bank as a deposit. Pakistan will return the amount by the end of this month. Officials said the country has been paying about 6 per cent interest. In the past, the UAE extended the deposit yearly. Pakistan has over $21 billion in reserves. However, it may need more external funding soon to manage its financial needs in the coming months. (PC: AFP)

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has “48 hours before all hell” breaks out. He reminded Iran of a deadline to make a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said “time is running out” as the deadline nears. He claimed Iran had asked for more time, and he extended it to 10 days. Iran has rejected the US proposal, calling it unfair. Trump also warned of possible attacks on energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the region. Iran’s parliament speaker hinted at action on another key shipping route, raising concerns over global trade disruption. (PC: AP)

A US F-15 fighter jet has been shot down over Iran. One pilot has been rescued, but another remains missing. Search operations are ongoing. Iran has reportedly offered a reward for the pilot’s capture. US President Donald Trump warned that “time is running out” for Iran to make a deal. He said Iran has 48 hours before strong action. Meanwhile, airstrikes near the Iran-Iraq border killed an Iraqi civilian and injured others. Iraq has closed a key border crossing after the attack. Gas supplies from Iran to southern Iraq have also stopped. Tensions continue to rise in the region.