Trump Confirms That Two US Airmen Were Rescued In Iran.

According to Ireporter Online, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that US forces had successfully rescued a second airman downed in Iran, describing the mission as “one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. history.” Trump said the airman was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran and sustained injuries, but is expected to recover fully. He added that the rescue followed a prior operation to recover another pilot, which was kept undisclosed to protect the second mission.

The announcement came amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Iran launching missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, a day after Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran reach a deal or face unspecified consequences. Iran’s military rejected the ultimatum, calling it “a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action,” and warned that the “gates of hell will open” in response.

The conflict has extended across the region, with Iran maintaining control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and targeting economic sites in Gulf states. Reciprocal strikes have hit Iranian petrochemical facilities and industrial hubs, killing at least five people in Khuzestan province. A strike near the Bushehr nuclear plant also resulted in one death, prompting Russia to evacuate nearly 200 workers and condemn the attack. Iranian officials warned that further strikes could have severe environmental consequences across Gulf capitals.

Meanwhile, US-Israeli operations have increasingly targeted Iranian economic and industrial infrastructure, including petrochemical hubs, trade terminals, and a cement plant, raising concerns over global energy disruption. Israel reported over 3,500 strikes on targets in Lebanon since hostilities with Hezbollah intensified, and issued evacuation orders near the Syria-Lebanon border. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain reported damage from Iranian missile and drone attacks, with debris hitting civilian structures including commercial offices.

Amid mounting regional tension, global leaders and organizations, including former IAEA chief Mohamed El-Baradei and current IAEA director Rafael Grossi, expressed concern over escalating attacks near nuclear facilities and the broader impact on civilian populations and energy supplies.