Missing Airman Rescued From Downed U S Fighter Jet Live

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-Apr 5, 2026, 9:16 PM

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Missing F-15E crew member located, rescued from 'behind enemy lines' in Iran: Trump US forces successfully completed a massive operation to recover a missing Weapons System Officer, who ejected himself from a F-15E that went down over Iran on Friday, from behind enemy lines on Sunday. The fighter jet's pilot was rescued on Friday. Coverage for this event has ended. US forces locate and evacuate downed airman in Iran U.S.

forces have located and evacuated the missing weapons systems officer who was downed over Iran, two senior US officials and multiple well placed sources in the region confirmed to Fox News. The airman had been unaccounted for after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down, triggering an intense search-and-rescue operation in hostile territory. Details remain limited, but reports indicate U.S. personnel reached the service member behind enemy lines in Iran and successfully extracted him, with all personnel now safely out of the country.

More details will be reported as they become available. Fox News' Jennifer Griffin contributed to this reporting. Leavitt praises rescue of US airman in Iran: ‘Proud of our troops’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Sunday praised the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran. “Proud of our troops. Proud of our President. Proud to be an American,” Leavitt said on X. Earlier Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that a U.S.

weapons system officer was located and rescued after the two-person crew fighter jet he was on was shot down in Iran on Friday. The president said the U.S. military mission was “one of the most daring” search-and-rescue operations in U.S. history. Israel assisted in US rescue mission of downed airman in Iran Israel was involved in the rescue operation of a U.S. airman in Iran, Fox News has learned. Israeli officials reportedly shared information with the U.S. as the search-and-rescue operation unfolded.

Additionally, the Israeli military helped halt Iranian air strikes in the area while the rescue mission was underway over the past 36 hours. President Donald Trump said Sunday that dozens of aircraft were involved in the evacuation. Fox News’ Mike Tobin contributed to this report. US destroys aircraft left behind during Iran rescue mission to keep out of enemy hands At least one aircraft involved in the extraction of a U.S.

weapons systems officer in Iran was left behind during the daring rescue mission due to complications, Fox News has learned. An aircraft, possibly a C-130 Hercules, was left behind after reportedly getting stuck in the mud and destroyed to prevent it from falling into enemy hands, while additional aircraft came in to bring personnel involved in the operation home safely. Fox News’ Mike Tobin contributed to this report. US colonel survived 48 hours behind enemy lines in Iran before rescue Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin outlined how the downed U.S.

weapons systems officer in Iran demonstrated remarkable survival skills. The colonel, who ejected along with the pilot when their F-15E Strike Eagle was struck early Friday local time in southwest Iran, reportedly climbed several thousand feet up a ridge and remained hidden there for nearly 48 hours. The service member either used an encrypted communication method or activated a beacon to help U.S. forces locate him.

CIA used ‘deception campaign’ in Iran before daring US rescue mission The CIA launched a “deception campaign” inside Iran before the Pentagon initiated its rescue mission for a missing U.S. weapons systems officer, Fox News has learned. Before the service member was found, the CIA spread word inside Iran that U.S. forces had already located the missing colonel and were moving him on the ground for exfiltration, Fox News' Jennifer Griffin reported, citing a senior administration official.

Griffin reported that while Iranian forces were confused and uncertain about what was happening, the CIA used its “unique, exquisite capabilities” to locate the American service member. She described the effort as “like looking for a needle in a haystack,” with the American hidden inside a mountain crevice and invisible without CIA capabilities. The CIA immediately shared the service member’s location with the Pentagon and the White House. President Donald Trump then ordered an immediate rescue mission, which U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) executed with CIA support providing real-time intelligence.

Hundreds of US troops involved in rescue of downed service member in Iran Hundreds of American service members were involved in the rescue of a downed U.S. weapons systems officer in Iran. Elite special operations forces and aircraft from multiple branches participated in the mission, Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin reported. The operation did not involve a firefight between U.S. and Iranian forces, according to a senior official, but U.S. forces did fire weapons to keep Iranian personnel away from the rescue site. "This is the stuff of movies," Griffin said.

"When the final story is told, I think we'll be stunned." Griffin acknowledged that past rescue operations in Afghanistan did not always end well, but said she has never seen anything like this mission in terms of its complexity, the successful rescue of two airmen, and the scale of personnel and aircraft involved. "This is really one for the history books." Trump reveals second US pilot rescued in Iran amid daring military operations President Donald Trump said early Sunday on Truth Social that a second U.S.

pilot was rescued in Iran during a successful mission to locate and extract an airman who went missing when an F-15E was shot down on Friday. “This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation,” Trump wrote. “This is the first time in military memory that two U.S.

Pilots have been rescued, separately, deep in Enemy Territory.” Trump touted the success of the operations, saying they proved the U.S. military’s air superiority amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. “WE WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AMERICAN WARFIGHTER BEHIND! The fact that we were able to pull off both of these operations, without a SINGLE American killed, or even wounded, just proves once again, that we have achieved overwhelming Air Dominance and Superiority over the Iranian skies,” Trump said. Trump framed the moment as one all Americans should celebrate.

“This is a moment that ALL Americans, Republican, Democrat, and everyone else, should be proud of and united around. We truly have the best, most professional, and lethal Military in the History of the World. GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS, AND HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!” Trump says US carried out daring rescue of downed service member behind enemy lines in Iran President Donald Trump reacted to the evacuation of a U.S. weapons systems officer who was downed in Iran earlier this week. “WE GOT HIM!

My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

The president continued, “This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer by the hour, but was never truly alone because his Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and fellow Warfighters were monitoring his location 24 hours a day, and diligently planning for his rescue.” Trump said the “miraculous” search effort involved dozens of aircraft. “At my direction, the U.S.

Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine,” Trump said. Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Easter message amid global conflict Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called for peace in a world facing widespread conflict during his Easter message, urging unity and hope.

In his homily, Leo said that sin is “a heavy barrier that closes us off and separates us from God, seeking to kill his words of hope within us,” connecting it to the stone that covered Jesus’ tomb but was later overturned, revealing his resurrection.

Leo said there are stones representing sins that must be overturned today, some “so heavy and so closely guarded that they seem to be immovable.” “Some weigh heavily on the human heart, such as mistrust, fear, selfishness and resentment; others stemming from these inner struggles, sever the bonds between us through war, injustice and the isolation of peoples and nations.

“Let us not allow ourselves to be paralyzed by them!” Leo said, calling for a commitment “so that the Easter gifts of harmony and peace may grow and flourish everywhere and always throughout the world.’’ The Associated Press contributed to this report. ICE arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani in US after Rubio revokes their green cards Two relatives of slain Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Maj. Gen.

Qasem Soleimani living in Los Angeles were taken into custody by federal agents after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards, officials said. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, identified as Soleimani’s niece, and her daughter were arrested and are now being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to an announcement Saturday from the State Department. The Trump administration says Afshar has been a supporter of Iran’s "totalitarian, terrorist" regime. "Afshar is the niece of deceased Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani," Rubio wrote on X.

"She is also an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to our country as the 'Great Satan.' "This week, I terminated both Afshar and her daughter's legal status and they are now in ICE custody, pending removal from the United States." In January 2020, a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed Soleimani during President Donald Trump’s first term in office.

While living in the U.S., Afshar "promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated attacks against American soldiers and military facilities in the Middle East, praised the new Iranian Supreme Leader, denounced America as the 'Great Satan,' and voiced her unflinching support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated terrorist organization," the State Department said." [Afshar] pushed this propaganda for Iran’s terrorist regime while enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles, as attested to by her frequent posting on her recently deleted Instagram account," the department said.

This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton and Fox News' Bill Melugin. Fired Army chief issues farewell amid wartime Pentagon shakeup Former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George urged senior leaders to remain focused on the mission in a farewell letter obtained by Fox News following his removal by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

In the note sent to three- and four-star generals and senior Army leaders, George reflected on his 38 years of service and thanked colleagues for their “exceptional teamwork.” “It has been the greatest privilege to serve beside you and lead Soldiers in support of our country,” George wrote. He encouraged leaders to continue prioritizing warfighters and cutting through bureaucracy. “I know you’ll all continue to stay laser-focused on the mission, continue innovating, and relentlessly cut through the bureaucracy to get our warfighters what they need,” he said.

George, who enlisted out of high school, said he remained in the Army for decades because of the people he served alongside. “Our Soldiers are truly the best in the world,” he added. “They deserve tough training and courageous leaders of character.” Fox News' Jennifer Griffin contributed to this reporting. Downed US airman knows ‘we will come get you,’ former Army helicopter pilot says A downed U.S.

airman behind enemy lines would take comfort in knowing the military is deploying every available resource to bring them home, a former Army pilot said. Amber Smith, a former deputy assistant to the secretary of defense, said elite combat search and rescue teams are trained for exactly this kind of high-risk mission. “You know that the might of the U.S.

military is behind you and is going to come get you,” Smith said on “The Big Weekend Show.” “They will move heaven and earth to find you.” Smith said both pilots and rescue teams undergo intense survival, evasion, resistance and escape training designed to help them operate in hostile territory and avoid capture. She noted that separation between crew members after ejection is common due to timing delays and wind conditions, which can carry them to different locations on the ground. Smith also cautioned that even with U.S.

air superiority, threats remain. “A threat in a war environment is always going to exist,” she said, adding that Iran only needs limited success to create dangerous situations. The comments come as the search continues for a missing weapons systems officer after an F-15E was shot down over Iran.

Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi pitches ‘free Iran’ to US investors in Texas Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi pitched the economic promise of a post-regime Iran during remarks to American business leaders in Texas, calling for a decisive end to the current government in Tehran. In video shared to X, Pahlavi told the Dallas Economic Club that a “free Iran” could become a major economic partner to the United States and the West.

“I am here to lead that transition — not to rule, but to serve as the bridge to a secular, democratic future,” he said. Pahlavi argued that Iran represents an “untapped market” and said a stable transition plan is already in place, emphasizing the role of the Iranian diaspora in rebuilding ties with America. He also urged a more aggressive approach toward the current regime, warning against leaving it in place. “All of this is hinging upon getting the job done,” he said.

“Not wound it — just kill it, get it over with.” The remarks come as debate grows over what a post-regime future could look like in Iran. Ex-NATO ambassador warns US and allies must 'stop the sniping' and unite to end Iran conflict Former U.S. Amb. to NATO Kurt Volker warned the United States and its allies must "stop the sniping" and come together to end the conflict with Iran during a Saturday interview on Fox News.

Volker appeared on "Fox News Live" to discuss the Trump administration’s comments about reevaluating its relationship with NATO. "I think this is completely wrong," Volker told Fox News anchor Aishah Hasnie of the friction with NATO. "We did not inform allies. We did not consult with allies. We did not set up a clear goal, a common operation. We didn't ask them. So, this went off the rails from the very beginning." Operation Epic Fury has strained some relationships between the United States and its allies.

Spain and other allies have denied the use of jointly operated bases for these operations. The United Kingdom also granted limited use of its bases for strict defensive purposes.Volker argued that both sides need to pause before making any major decisions. "We both need to take a breath, realize that NATO has a very important purpose, which is peace in Europe," Volker said.

"We need to stop the rhetoric, talk to each other and come up with a way forward on actually opening up the Persian Gulf and ending the war with Iran and restoring security in Europe," he added. President Donald Trump has signaled the White House might be rethinking its relationship with some European allies in the wake of the conflict. He spoke to The Telegraph in an article published Wednesday, saying, "Oh yes, I would say [it’s] beyond reconsideration. I was never swayed by NATO.

I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way." Trump is expected to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte next week for a planned visit. Volker said he believes he and Trump will have a better discussion about U.S. goals in Iran. This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News Digital's Madison Colombo. Downed US airman possibly evading capture in Iran using elite training: ex-CENTCOM official A missing U.S.

weapons systems officer (WSO) downed over Iran would have received extensive survival training aimed at evading capture and aiding rescue teams, a former CENTCOM official said. Retired Col. Joe Buccino said the airman would be trained to quickly move away from populated areas and seek terrain that offers concealment and communication advantages. “That officer has gone through intensive training to get to a secure location that’s away from the population,” Buccino said on 'Fox Report' Saturday.

“They know how to do this.” Buccino said the goal is to reach high ground or an isolated area where the service member can establish contact with U.S. forces and guide search-and-rescue teams. His comments come as the search continues for the missing crew member after an F-15E was shot down over Iran. The pilot was rescued, but the weapons systems officer remains unaccounted for. Iranian officials have reportedly urged civilians to locate and turn in the missing airman, raising concerns about the risk of capture.

Buccino cautioned that while U.S. rescue teams are highly trained, there are still significant unknowns, including the service member’s condition. “There’s a lot of unknowns here,” he said. “We just hope and pray that we can get that service member back.” US has reportedly planned for Strait of Hormuz fight for decades as tensions spike The U.S. military has been preparing for a potential conflict in the Strait of Hormuz for decades, according to a national security expert.

Fox News contributor Kiron Skinner said the Pentagon anticipated the strategic challenge posed by Iran’s geography and capabilities in the region. “The U.S. military has been preparing for this for decades,” Skinner said on 'Fox Report' Saturday, pointing to long-standing war games and planning across the national security apparatus. But she warned that reopening the vital shipping lane is far from simple, describing it as a “complicated” and “dangerous” mission.

Skinner said Iran retains key advantages, including terrain along the Persian Gulf and the ability to deploy missiles, small attack boats and proxy forces to threaten ships. She also called on European allies to play a larger role, arguing the U.S. and Israel are carrying much of the burden in the conflict.

The comments come as President Donald Trump has issued a deadline for Iran to reopen the strait, warning that “time is running out.” Trump claims Iranian military leaders ‘terminated’ in Tehran strike President Donald Trump said multiple Iranian military leaders were “terminated” in a strike on Tehran, sharing video of what may have been the attack on Truth Social. “Many of Iran’s Military Leaders, who have led them poorly and unwisely, are terminated, along with much else, with this massive strike in Tehran!” Trump wrote.

The post included footage appearing to show explosions in the Iranian capital, though details on the specific targets and casualties were not independently confirmed by Fox News Digital. The claim comes amid a broader escalation in the conflict, with U.S. and Israeli strikes expanding across Iran and pressure mounting on Tehran to reach a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

SEE IT: IDF video shows troops sweeping building amid 'extensive' strikes against Iranian regime The Israeli military released new video showing troops moving through and securing a building as part of its expanding operations tied to strikes on Iran and its proxies. Video posted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on X shows armed soldiers advancing up a staircase and clearing the structure, offering a rare on-the-ground look at operations alongside ongoing airstrikes.

The video comes as the IDF says it completed “extensive waves of attacks” hitting more than 200 targets across Iran and Lebanon, including sites tied to the Iranian regime and Hezbollah. Israeli officials say the strikes are part of a broader campaign targeting weapons infrastructure, missile production and militant positions across the region. President Trump says downed US jet won’t alter Iran talks as search intensifies President Donald Trump said the downing of a U.S.

fighter jet over Iran will not impact ongoing negotiations, as the search continues for a missing American airman. The F-15E was shot down Friday over Iranian territory, with the pilot rescued after ejecting safely. The aircraft’s weapons systems officer remains missing. “This is the first time since 2003 that an American warplane has been shot down over enemy territory,” Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reported on 'Fox News Live.' The search-and-rescue operation remains ongoing as U.S.

forces work to locate the missing service member, with Iranian officials also reportedly calling on civilians to find and turn in the airman. Trump, who has issued a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warned that “time is running out” as tensions continue to escalate. Operation Epic Fury is now entering its sixth week, with U.S. and allied forces engaged in sustained operations across the region.

Netanyahu says strikes target Iranian regime's “money machine” as IDF hits petrochemical complex Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck key Iranian petrochemical facilities, calling them part of the regime’s financial and military backbone. “I promised you that we would continue to crush the terrorist regime in Tehran, and that is exactly what we are doing,” Netanyahu said in a video posted to X. He said the strikes targeted what he described as Iran’s “money machine,” following earlier attacks on steel production tied to weapons manufacturing.

Separately, the Israel Defense Forces said it struck infrastructure at a petrochemical complex in Mahshahr in southwestern Iran, which it said produces materials used in explosives and ballistic missiles. The IDF said the site is one of the central facilities for producing components essential to Iran’s weapons programs and that the strikes would disrupt the regime’s ability to manufacture arms. The latest strikes mark a continued expansion of Israel’s campaign targeting Iran’s military-industrial infrastructure as the conflict intensifies.

Soleimani's anti-America niece living 'lavishly' in LA was granted green card under Biden admin: DHS The anti-American niece of slain Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani was granted a green card under the Biden administration after obtaining asylum in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News.

Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, who authorities say was enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles, entered the United States in June 2015 on a tourist visa and was granted asylum in 2019 before becoming a lawful permanent resident in 2021, according to DHS. She was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles on April 3 along with her daughter.

Officials said Afshar later disclosed in a naturalization application that she had traveled to Iran multiple times after receiving her green card, raising questions about the validity of her asylum claim. Her daughter, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, also entered the United States in 2015 on a student visa, was granted asylum in 2019 and became a lawful permanent resident in 2023, the agency said. ICE said both are now in custody pending removal from the United States.

The arrests come after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he revoked the legal status of Afshar and her daughter, accusing them of supporting the Iranian regime and celebrating attacks on Americans. “It is a privilege to be granted a green card to live in the United States of America. If we have reason to believe a green card holder poses a threat to the U.S., the green card will be revoked,” a DHS spokesperson told Fox News. Fox News’ Bill Melugin contributed to this report.

Iran opposition group says two dissidents executed in latest wave of killings An Iranian opposition group said Saturday that two alleged dissidents were executed by Iranian authorities, as tensions escalate between Tehran, Israel and the United States. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) identified the men as Vahid Bani-Amerian, 34, and Abolhassan Montazer, 67, saying they were hanged at Ghezel Hesar Prison on the outskirts of Tehran.

The report, based on opposition sources, comes as Iran faces heightened international pressure and internal unrest, with activists warning of an increased use of executions to crack down on dissent. The group said both men were affiliated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI), which Tehran designates as a terrorist organization. According to the NCRI, the pair had been accused by Iranian authorities of plotting attacks and possessing weapons.

Iran’s judiciary has said the men were charged with membership in the group and involvement in operations aimed at undermining state security, according to statements cited by the opposition group. The reported executions come amid what the NCRI describes as a recent wave that has seen at least 10 political prisoners put to death in less than three weeks. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich condemned the reported executions, calling them a reminder “of the brutality of the Iranian dictatorship.” “The dictatorship today executed two more members of the MEK.

Since Monday, six members of the MEK and an 18-year-old protester were executed, all charged with their resistance against the dictatorship,” Gingrich wrote on X. “We are doing our best to get more attention to these executions. Many more are on death row.” The Iran Human Rights Society said this week there have been 657 executions in the first three months of the year. Graham backs Trump ultimatum, warns of 'massive military operation' if Strait of Hormuz stays closed Sen.

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Saturday he supports President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military consequences.

Graham said he spoke with Trump and is "completely convinced that he will use overwhelming military force against the regime if they continue to impede the Strait of Hormuz and refuse a diplomatic solution to achieve our military objectives." "If it’s not clear to Iran and others by now that President Trump means what he says then I don’t know when it will ever be," the GOP senator wrote on X.

"Choose wisely." “I totally support his ultimatum to the Iranian regime to open up the Strait of Hormuz and to do a peace deal,” Graham added on X.

“A massive military operation awaits Iran if they choose poorly." Graham said the Iranian regime has been “severely crippled” by Operation Epic Fury and warned its "reign of terror against the region and the world needs to come to an end, hopefully through a peace deal." Graham’s comments come after Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday that he had given the Iranian regime 10 days to reach a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz.

"Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign [sic] down on them. Glory be to GOD!" Trump wrote. Niece of slain Iranian Maj Gen Qasem Soleimani in ICE custody after Rubio revokes green card status Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Saturday that the niece of slain Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani and her daughter were now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.

"Until recently, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were green card holders living lavishly in the United States," Rubio wrote on X. "Afshar is the niece of deceased Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani. She is also an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to our country as the 'Great Satan,'" he said.

Rubio said he terminated both Afshar and her daughter's legal status this week "and they are now in ICE custody, pending removal from the United States." "The Trump Administration will not allow our country to become a home for foreign nationals who support anti-American terrorist regimes," Rubio added.

While living in the United States, Afshar "promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated attacks against American soldiers and military facilities in the Middle East, praised the new Iranian Supreme Leader, denounced America as the 'Great Satan,' and voiced her unflinching support for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated terror organization," the State Department added.

"Afshar Soleimani pushed this propaganda for Iran’s terrorist regime while enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles, as attested to by her frequent posting on her recently deleted Instagram account." The department said Afshar’s husband has also been barred from entering the United States. Earlier this month, Rubio terminated the legal status of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, daughter of former Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Larijani, and her husband Seyed Kalantar Motamedi. The State Department said Ardeshir-Larijani and Motamedi are no longer in the U.S.

and are prohibited from future entry. IDF strike destroys mobile missile launcher in Iran, video shows fireball erupting The Israeli Air Force dismantled a truck used as a mobile ballistic missile launcher in Tabriz, Iran, the Israel Defense Forces said Friday, releasing video of the strike. The strike dismantled the launcher and disrupted plans to fire missiles toward Israel from western Iran, the IDF said. Dramatic video released by the IDF shows a fireball erupting from the truck, with smoke billowing into the air.

Iran has launched hundreds of missiles at Israel since Feb. 28, according to Israeli officials, as the conflict enters its sixth week. Trump touts strong job figures while US at the same time 'getting rid of a nuclear Iran' President Donald Trump touted his tariff policy Saturday in championing the latest job numbers, saying a historic trade deficit drop comes while the U.S.

at the same time is "getting rid of a Nuclear Iran." "Not only were the jobs numbers GREAT yesterday, 178,000 new jobs, but the TRADE DEFICIT was down 55%, the biggest drop in history. THANK YOU MR. TARIFF! All of this and, simultaneously, getting rid of a Nuclear Iran. MAGA!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday. The Labor Department reported Friday that the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, well above the 60,000 gain expected by economists polled by LSEG, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%.

The report showed stronger hiring across several sectors, including healthcare, construction and transportation, while government payrolls declined. Revisions to prior months’ data showed mixed results, with January job gains revised higher and February losses deeper than previously reported. Fox Business' Eric Revell contributed to this report. Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to reach deal on Strait of Hormuz before 'hell will reign down' President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Iran that “time is running out” if it wants to reach a deal with the United States.

“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!" he added. Trump has demanded Iran fully abandon its nuclear weapons capabilities — including halting enrichment — while also curbing its missile program and regional activity in exchange for potential sanctions relief.

Saturday's post comes as search and rescue operations are still underway for a missing F-15E crew member who was downed over Iran on Friday. Trump did not address the F-15E incident in his post. 5 EU ministers urge windfall tax on energy companies they say are profiting from Iran war Five European Union countries are pushing for a tax on energy company windfalls as the Iran war enters a sixth week and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to strain global energy markets.

The finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria called on the European Commission to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies they say are profiting from the consequences of the Iran war. They argue a windfall tax — a levy on unexpected or unusually large profits driven by external events — could help fund relief for consumers facing rising costs.

“It would make it possible to finance temporary relief, especially for consumers, and curb rising inflation, without placing additional burdens on public budgets,” the ministers wrote in a letter to the EU Commission seen by Reuters.

"It would also send a clear message that those who profit from the consequences of the war must do their part to ease the burden on the general public." The proposal comes as oil and gas prices have spiked since U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, triggering a price shock similar to Europe’s 2022 energy crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Europe’s heavy reliance on imported fuel leaves it exposed to the Middle East conflict’s impact on global energy markets, with gas prices rising more than 70% since the war began on Feb. 28, the outlet reported. Trump seeks $1.5T for military in 2027 budget request, a 42% increase from current levels President Donald Trump requested $1.5 trillion from Congress for "national defense" in the 2027 fiscal year, a 42% increase from current levels. The White House released Trump's 2027 budget request on Friday as the Iran war continues.

The request calls on Congress to pass a $1.1 trillion military spending bill, along with an additional $350 billion through a separate budget process to fund key defense priorities. The White House said the additional funding would go toward “critical Administration priorities,” including expanding access to munitions and strengthening the defense industrial base. The budget blueprint also proposes $73 billion in cuts to domestic programs, part of a broader effort to redirect federal spending toward national security priorities.

The White House said the proposal focuses on key priorities including reinvigorating the nation’s military, reducing violent crime and strengthening national security, and protecting the homeland through immigration enforcement. Second US jet 'crashed' near Strait of Hormuz, F-15E crew member still missing: sources An A-10 Warthog aircraft reportedly “crashed” near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, though the exact location remains unclear, according to sources briefed on intelligence matters. The pilot was safely recovered.

In a separate incident involving the downed F-15E fighter jet, the aircraft’s weapons systems officer remains missing. It is not immediately clear whether he was able to eject from the aircraft safely. Two rescue helicopters deployed as part of a combat search-and-rescue mission to locate the missing crew member also came under enemy fire. Both helicopters sustained damage, and some crew members were reportedly injured, but the aircraft were able to land safely. Fox News' Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report. Live Coverage begins here

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