The Iranian embassy in Zimbabwe has been taking potshots at Donald Trump on social media, with people commenting that the country is “winning the war on social media”. It has come up with some crazy comebacks to hit out at Trump.

The Iranian embassy in Zimbabwe has been taking potshots at Donald Trump on social media, with people commenting that the country is “winning the war on social media”. It has come up with some crazy comebacks to hit out at Trump.

'Not in the Stone Age, yet': Iran goes brutally sarcastic against Trump on social media

Amid the ongoing US‑Iran war, an Iranian official said that “neither Iranians nor Americans are able to fully analyse” U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions and shifting messaging, underscoring the confusion and unpredictability surrounding the conflict. Tehran’s remark reflects frustration with Trump’s rhetorical strategy and adds to broader international debate about the direction and endgame of the war.


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The United States and Iran have received a proposal to end hostilities in West Asia that could come into effect as early as Monday (Apr 6) and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reports suggested. It added that the framework of the plan has been put together by Pakistan and was exchanged with Iran and the US overnight. This comes as the Iran war continues for over a month now, with US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatening Tehran to open the strategic waterway.Reuters reported, citing sources, that the plan outlines a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire. It will then be followed by a comprehensive agreement between the two sides.“All elements need to be agreed today,” the source said, adding the initial understanding would be structured as a memorandum of agreement finalised electronically through Pakistan, which is acting as the sole channel of communication in the negotiations.The development was first reported by Axios, which said that the US, Iran, and regional mediators were discussing a 45-day ceasefire plan. The report cited ​Israeli and regional sources, who said that the plan was part of a two-phased deal that would lead to a permanent end to the war in West Asia.Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been in contact “all night long” with top officials of both nations, including US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.<h2>What is inside ‘Islamabad Accord’?</h2>The plan, which has been tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord” will include a ceasefire that would immediately take effect and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It also states 15-20 days to finalise a broader agreement between the US and Iran and includes a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad.Reuters earlier reported, citing Iranian officials, that Tehran was seeking a permanent ceasefire with guarantees that they will not be attacked by the US and Israel again. It added that Iran received messages from mediators – Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt.The final agreement is expected to include commitments from Iran that it will not pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for relief from sanctions and release of frozen assets.A Pakistani source said, “Iran has not responded yet,” while adding that the temporary ceasefire is backed by Pakistan, China and the US, although no commitments have been made so far. The development has not been officially announced by the US, Iranian or Pakistani sides.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

The US and Iran have reportedly received a ceasefire proposal, dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” backed by Pakistan that aims to pause hostilities in West Asia and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Iran have received a proposal to end hostilities in West Asia that could come into effect as early as Monday (Apr 6) and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reports suggested. It added that the framework of the plan has been put together by Pakistan and was exchanged with Iran and the US overnight. This comes as the Iran war continues for over a month now, with US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatening Tehran to open the strategic waterway. Reuters reported, citing sources, that the plan outlines a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire. It will then be followed by a comprehensive agreement between the two sides. “All elements need to be agreed today,” the source said, adding the initial understanding would be structured as a memorandum of agreement finalised electronically through Pakistan, which is acting as the sole channel of communication in the negotiations. The development was first reported by Axios, which said that the US, Iran, and regional mediators were discussing a 45-day ceasefire plan. The report cited Israeli and regional sources, who said that the plan was part of a two-phased deal that would lead to a permanent end to the war in West Asia. Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been in contact “all night long” with top officials of both nations, including US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. What is inside ‘Islamabad Accord’? The plan, which has been tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord” will include a ceasefire that would immediately take effect and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It also states 15-20 days to finalise a broader agreement between the US and Iran and includes a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad. Reuters earlier reported, citing Iranian officials, that Tehran was seeking a permanent ceasefire with guarantees that they will not be attacked by the US and Israel again. It added that Iran received messages from mediators – Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt. The final agreement is expected to include commitments from Iran that it will not pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for relief from sanctions and release of frozen assets. A Pakistani source said, “Iran has not responded yet,” while adding that the temporary ceasefire is backed by Pakistan, China and the US, although no commitments have been made so far. The development has not been officially announced by the US, Iranian or Pakistani sides. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

The US and Iran have reportedly received a ceasefire proposal, dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” backed by Pakistan that aims to pause hostilities in West Asia and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

What is ‘Islamabad Accord’? Report claims US, Iran receive 45-day ceasefire proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after posting an expletive-laden warning to Iran on social media, threatening strikes on key infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks came as tensions escalated in the ongoing US-Iran war, with critics across the political spectrum raising concerns over the tone and implications of the message.


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The US military operation to rescue the F-15E pilot that was shot down in Iran almost ended in a disaster before special forces managed to safely leave the Iranian territory with the injured airman. The high-risk mission took place deep inside the enemy territory as hundreds of American commandos scaled a 7,000‑foot ridge to extract the crew member who was stranded in Iran. US officials revealed that the mission that unfolded with near‑perfect precision nearly veered off course due to mechanical issues.According to a Reuters report, the plan included US forces infiltrating undetected and bringing the US pilot to a secret rendezvous point before dawn on Sunday. However, the two MC-130 aircraft, which had ferried some of the roughly 100 special forces personnel into rugged terrain south of Tehran, encountered a mechanical failure and could not take off. This risked the commandos being stuck behind enemy lines.A high-risk decision was then made by the commanders to fly additional aircraft into Iran and extract the group in waves. This meant that the US team had to wait for some hours before they were taken out of Iranian territory.“If there was a ‘holy s**t’ moment, that was it,” the official told Reuters, crediting quick decision-making for saving the day. ​The US troops destroyed disabled the MC‑130s and four additional helicopters inside Iran to prevent leaving sensitive equipment behind in enemy territory.<h2>US pilot’s ‘God is good’ message raised fears of capture</h2>Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Apr 5) revealed that the United States was initially sceptical about a message from the stranded F-15E weapons system officer. In an interview following the rescue of the US pilot, Trump told Axios that the US was worried that the Iranians were playing a trick to lure US forces into a trap when they received a message from the serviceman stranded in Iran.The weapons system officer sent a short, unusual message over his radio after ejecting from the aircraft over Iran. Trump said that the US military had “beeping information” about his location. However, after his radio message, officials suspected he might have been captured and Iranians were “sending false signals” to try to lure U.S. forces into a trap.According to Trump, the pilot’s message on the radio “sounded like something a Muslim would say.” However, people who knew the officer said that it wasn’t an unusual phrase for the pilot and that he was a religious person.After it was confirmed that the pilot was alive and not captured by Iran, the rescue operation took place swiftly to locate him and bring him back.Trump said that around 200 troops from special operations units took part in the rescue mission. The officer hid in a crevice in the mountain for more than 24 hours to evade capture by the Iranians.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

US commandos’ Iran rescue mission nearly failed after MC-130 aircraft malfunction left troops at risk behind enemy lines, but a high-risk extraction plan ensured safe evacuation of the injured pilot.

The US military operation to rescue the F-15E pilot that was shot down in Iran almost ended in a disaster before special forces managed to safely leave the Iranian territory with the injured airman. The high-risk mission took place deep inside the enemy territory as hundreds of American commandos scaled a 7,000‑foot ridge to extract the crew member who was stranded in Iran. US officials revealed that the mission that unfolded with near‑perfect precision nearly veered off course due to mechanical issues. According to a Reuters report, the plan included US forces infiltrating undetected and bringing the US pilot to a secret rendezvous point before dawn on Sunday. However, the two MC-130 aircraft, which had ferried some of the roughly 100 special forces personnel into rugged terrain south of Tehran, encountered a mechanical failure and could not take off. This risked the commandos being stuck behind enemy lines. A high-risk decision was then made by the commanders to fly additional aircraft into Iran and extract the group in waves. This meant that the US team had to wait for some hours before they were taken out of Iranian territory. “If there was a ‘holy s**t’ moment, that was it,” the official told Reuters, crediting quick decision-making for saving the day. The US troops destroyed disabled the MC‑130s and four additional helicopters inside Iran to prevent leaving sensitive equipment behind in enemy territory. US pilot’s ‘God is good’ message raised fears of capture Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Apr 5) revealed that the United States was initially sceptical about a message from the stranded F-15E weapons system officer. In an interview following the rescue of the US pilot, Trump told Axios that the US was worried that the Iranians were playing a trick to lure US forces into a trap when they received a message from the serviceman stranded in Iran. The weapons system officer sent a short, unusual message over his radio after ejecting from the aircraft over Iran. Trump said that the US military had “beeping information” about his location. However, after his radio message, officials suspected he might have been captured and Iranians were “sending false signals” to try to lure U.S. forces into a trap. According to Trump, the pilot’s message on the radio “sounded like something a Muslim would say.” However, people who knew the officer said that it wasn’t an unusual phrase for the pilot and that he was a religious person. After it was confirmed that the pilot was alive and not captured by Iran, the rescue operation took place swiftly to locate him and bring him back. Trump said that around 200 troops from special operations units took part in the rescue mission. The officer hid in a crevice in the mountain for more than 24 hours to evade capture by the Iranians. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

US commandos’ Iran rescue mission nearly failed after MC-130 aircraft malfunction left troops at risk behind enemy lines, but a high-risk extraction plan ensured safe evacuation of the injured pilot.

‘Holy s**t moment’: How US operation to rescue F-15E pilot from Iran almost went wrong

The Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe has been responding to Donald Trump's fear tactics and posts with sarcastic comments that have left netizens in stitches. It responded to Trump's latest threat of attacking power plants and bridges in Iran if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by saying, "We've lost the keys." Trump has threatened dire action if the crucial waterway is not opened by 8 pm Tuesday. The embassy also took a jibe at the deadline, writing, "8 P.M. is not that good. Could you change it to between 1 and 2 P.M., or if possible, 1 and 2 A.M.? Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I.E.Z." Trump's "Open the F--kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards" post on Truth Social has triggered shock and awe across the world. His threat has even led to calls to invoke the 25th Amendment, a provision in the American Constitution under which the president can be removed against his will.<h2>“Not in Stone Age yet”, Iranian embassy mocks Trump</h2>The embassy has become quite popular on social media for its hilarious comebacks and sarcastic comments as Trump rains down back-to-back threats. Responding to one comment that read, "Iran trolling Trump. What year are we in?", the embassy wrote, "Not in stone age, yet," referring to Trump's threat of "we will bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages". People have been applauding the embassy for the way it has been mocking Trump, who keeps issuing threats left, right and centre, with no end to the war in sight.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">8 P.M. is not that good. Could you change it to between 1 and 2 P.M., or if possible, 1 and 2 A.M.? Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I.E.Z. <a href="https://t.co/deSXD8rpvD">pic.twitter.com/deSXD8rpvD</a>&mdash; Iran Embassy in Zimbabwe (@IRANinZIMBABWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/IRANinZIMBABWE/status/2041063891497632113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We&#39;ve lost the keys.&mdash; Iran Embassy in Zimbabwe (@IRANinZIMBABWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/IRANinZIMBABWE/status/2040805772850774428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;A user wrote, "you're such a fun embassy :)) but next time, please let us know which of trump's posts you're replying to so we can LOL the moment we see it, no need to waste time digging through his ridiculous posts just to laugh." Another added, "I think u might be the funniest embassy on X from among all the embassies." One person wrote, "Damn savage level mocking."

Iran is using social media creatively to fight the war against the United States and Israel. The Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe is brutally mocking Donald Trump with sarcastic digs and comments that have left netizens in stitches.

The Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe has been responding to Donald Trump's fear tactics and posts with sarcastic comments that have left netizens in stitches. It responded to Trump's latest threat of attacking power plants and bridges in Iran if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by saying, "We've lost the keys." Trump has threatened dire action if the crucial waterway is not opened by 8 pm Tuesday. The embassy also took a jibe at the deadline, writing, "8 P.M. is not that good. Could you change it to between 1 and 2 P.M., or if possible, 1 and 2 A.M.? Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I.E.Z." Trump's "Open the F--kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards" post on Truth Social has triggered shock and awe across the world. His threat has even led to calls to invoke the 25th Amendment, a provision in the American Constitution under which the president can be removed against his will. “Not in Stone Age yet”, Iranian embassy mocks Trump The embassy has become quite popular on social media for its hilarious comebacks and sarcastic comments as Trump rains down back-to-back threats. Responding to one comment that read, "Iran trolling Trump. What year are we in?", the embassy wrote, "Not in stone age, yet," referring to Trump's threat of "we will bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages". People have been applauding the embassy for the way it has been mocking Trump, who keeps issuing threats left, right and centre, with no end to the war in sight.

Iran is using social media creatively to fight the war against the United States and Israel. The Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe is brutally mocking Donald Trump with sarcastic digs and comments that have left netizens in stitches.

'We've lost the keys' to 'Could you change 8 pm to 1 am'? Iran trolls Trump on Strait of Hormuz threat

The US Army is actively trimming its massive Black Hawk fleet from 2,135 to 1,978 aircraft. By retiring 157 older models, the military is selling surplus helicopters to fund the advanced Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft arriving in the 2030s.

The US Army is actively trimming its massive Black Hawk fleet from 2,135 to 1,978 aircraft. By retiring 157 older models, the military is selling surplus helicopters to fund the advanced Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft arriving in the 2030s.

How many Black Hawk helicopters does the US really have?

US crude oil prices have rapidly risen after US President Donald Trump’s fresh warning to Iran, as the war in West Asia cripples the global energy supply. On Monday (Apr 6), the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate climbed to $115.48 per barrel, up by 3.5 per cent. Meanwhile, International benchmark Brent crude oil futures spiked 2.6 per cent before paring gains to trade 0.7 per cent higher at $109.65 per barrel as of 12:02 am ET. North Sea Brent crude also rose sharply at the week’s market opening, jumping 1.16 per cent to $110.30 a barrel.This comes after Trump posted a profanity-laden warning to Iran, threatening to target its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened. He has also extended his prior 48-hour deadline till Tuesday, 8 pm Eastern time.What did Trump threaten?Threatening Iran’s civilian infrastructure, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F****n’ Strait, you crazy b*****ds, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah.” Extending his prior deadline, Trump made a short post, “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!”Shortly after the post was made, the US president received huge backlash over his profane language, which is unusual for a head of state. He was also slammed for saying ‘Praise be to Allah’ on the Christian holiday of Easter Sunday.Iran vows ‘much more devastating’ retaliation In response, Iran has vowed “much more devastating” retaliation if its enemies hit civilian targets. While the Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that Trump’s threats to strike the country’s infrastructure could amount to war crimes, citing provisions of international law that could be breached.Why are global fuel prices surging? Since the war broke out in West Asia after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, hostilities have continued to rise for over a month now. Iran responded by retaliating across the Gulf, striking US and Israeli targets. Tehran has also blocked the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for global oil supplies. The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime outlet for ports located in the Persian Gulf. Its blockage has significantly affected global energy supply, triggering a sharp rise in oil prices. &nbsp;

Oil prices surged as US President Donald Trump’s Iran threat and Strait of Hormuz tensions rattled markets, with Tehran warning of harsher retaliation amid escalating conflict.

US crude oil prices have rapidly risen after US President Donald Trump’s fresh warning to Iran, as the war in West Asia cripples the global energy supply. On Monday (Apr 6), the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate climbed to $115.48 per barrel, up by 3.5 per cent. Meanwhile, International benchmark Brent crude oil futures spiked 2.6 per cent before paring gains to trade 0.7 per cent higher at $109.65 per barrel as of 12:02 am ET. North Sea Brent crude also rose sharply at the week’s market opening, jumping 1.16 per cent to $110.30 a barrel. This comes after Trump posted a profanity-laden warning to Iran, threatening to target its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened. He has also extended his prior 48-hour deadline till Tuesday, 8 pm Eastern time. What did Trump threaten? Threatening Iran’s civilian infrastructure, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F****n’ Strait, you crazy b*****ds, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah.” Extending his prior deadline, Trump made a short post, “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!” Shortly after the post was made, the US president received huge backlash over his profane language, which is unusual for a head of state. He was also slammed for saying ‘Praise be to Allah’ on the Christian holiday of Easter Sunday. Iran vows ‘much more devastating’ retaliation In response, Iran has vowed “much more devastating” retaliation if its enemies hit civilian targets. While the Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that Trump’s threats to strike the country’s infrastructure could amount to war crimes, citing provisions of international law that could be breached. Why are global fuel prices surging? Since the war broke out in West Asia after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, hostilities have continued to rise for over a month now. Iran responded by retaliating across the Gulf, striking US and Israeli targets. Tehran has also blocked the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for global oil supplies. The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime outlet for ports located in the Persian Gulf. Its blockage has significantly affected global energy supply, triggering a sharp rise in oil prices.

Oil prices surged as US President Donald Trump’s Iran threat and Strait of Hormuz tensions rattled markets, with Tehran warning of harsher retaliation amid escalating conflict.

US crude oil price jumps to $115 per barrel after Trump’s profane threat to Iran – Details here

When a Black Hawk is hit, its dual engines and triply redundant hydraulics keep it flying. Armoured seats and missile warning systems shield the crew. If a crash occurs, stroking seats and self-sealing fuel tanks ensure pilot survival.

When a Black Hawk is hit, its dual engines and triply redundant hydraulics keep it flying. Armoured seats and missile warning systems shield the crew. If a crash occurs, stroking seats and self-sealing fuel tanks ensure pilot survival.

How can a pilot survive if a US Black Hawk helicopter is hit in combat?

The baseline UH-60M Black Hawk costs roughly $21 million, but fully equipped export packages reach $80 million. Powered by twin General Electric engines, keeping this heavily armoured utility helicopter in the air costs over $3,100 per flight hour.

The baseline UH-60M Black Hawk costs roughly $21 million, but fully equipped export packages reach $80 million. Powered by twin General Electric engines, keeping this heavily armoured utility helicopter in the air costs over $3,100 per flight hour.

‘Multi-million dollar war machine’: How much does a US Black Hawk helicopter really cost?

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Monday (Apr 6) said that US President Donald Trump’s threats to strike the country’s infrastructure could amount to war crimes. This comes after Trump posted a profanity-laden warning to Iran, threatening to target its power plants and bridges. He has also extended his prior 48-hour deadline till Tuesday, 8 pm Eastern time.In a post on X, Gharibabadi wrote, “The American president, as the highest official of his country, has publicly threatened to commit war crimes.”He also cited provisions of international law that could be breached if the US strikes the country’s civilian infrastructure. “The threat to attack power plants and bridges (civilian infrastructure) is a war crime under Article 8(2)(b) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court,” he said.<h2>Iran vows ‘much more devastating’ retaliation</h2>Earlier in the day, Iran’s central military command warned of “much more devastating” retaliation if its enemies hit civilian targets. “If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more devastating and widespread,” a spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a statement carried by state broadcaster IRIB on Telegram.<h2>What did Trump threaten?</h2>In his recent threat, Trump warned Iran of striking its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened.&nbsp;“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F****n’ Strait, you crazy b*****ds, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah,” Trump wrote on Trump Social.&nbsp;However, shortly after the post was made, the US president received huge backlash over his profane language, which is unusual for a head of state. He was also slammed for saying ‘Praise be to Allah’ on the Christian holiday of Easter Sunday.&nbsp;Extending his prior deadline, Trump made a short post, “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!”Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said US President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran’s infrastructure could be a war crime, citing international law as tensions escalate.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Monday (Apr 6) said that US President Donald Trump’s threats to strike the country’s infrastructure could amount to war crimes. This comes after Trump posted a profanity-laden warning to Iran, threatening to target its power plants and bridges. He has also extended his prior 48-hour deadline till Tuesday, 8 pm Eastern time. In a post on X, Gharibabadi wrote, “The American president, as the highest official of his country, has publicly threatened to commit war crimes.” He also cited provisions of international law that could be breached if the US strikes the country’s civilian infrastructure. “The threat to attack power plants and bridges (civilian infrastructure) is a war crime under Article 8(2)(b) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court,” he said. Iran vows ‘much more devastating’ retaliation Earlier in the day, Iran’s central military command warned of “much more devastating” retaliation if its enemies hit civilian targets. “If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more devastating and widespread,” a spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a statement carried by state broadcaster IRIB on Telegram. What did Trump threaten? In his recent threat, Trump warned Iran of striking its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F****n’ Strait, you crazy b*****ds, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah,” Trump wrote on Trump Social. However, shortly after the post was made, the US president received huge backlash over his profane language, which is unusual for a head of state. He was also slammed for saying ‘Praise be to Allah’ on the Christian holiday of Easter Sunday. Extending his prior deadline, Trump made a short post, “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!” Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said US President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran’s infrastructure could be a war crime, citing international law as tensions escalate.

Iran’s deputy FM accuses Trump of threatening ‘war crimes’ after profane post

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Apr 5) said that the United States was initially sceptical about a message from the stranded F-15E weapons system officer, who was rescued from Iran after his aircraft went down in Iranian territory. This comes after Trump announced that the airman was “SAFE and SOUND” after he was recovered from Iran following “the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History.” The F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran on Friday (Apr 3), the first such incident since the start of the war. While the first pilot was rescued by the US forces earlier, the second had remained missing behind the enemy lines as American and Iranian forces raced to locate him. Reportedly, the second crew member from the downed F-15E has been recovered after a “heavy firefight”.In an interview following the rescue of the US pilot, Trump told Axios that the US was worried that the Iranians were playing a trick to lure US forces into a trap when they received a message from the serviceman stranded in Iran.<h2>What did the US pilot say in his message?</h2>The weapons system officer sent a short, unusual message over his radio after ejecting from the aircraft over Iran. Trump said that the US military had “beeping information” about his location. However, after his radio message, officials suspected he might have been captured and Iranians were “sending false signals” to try to lure U.S. forces into a trap.According to a US defense official, the exact phrase from the airman was: “God is Good”. The same phrase was used by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on X after the US announced the successful rescue of the F-15E crew member.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">God is good.&mdash; Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/2040779298823659939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

According to Trump, the pilot’s message on the radio “sounded like something a Muslim would say.” However, people who knew the officer said that it wasn’t an unusual phrase for the pilot and that he was a religious person.“It was not completely clear early on, but we stuck with it and verified he was alive and not captured. And those who knew him said he is religious,” the official told Axios.After it was confirmed that the pilot was alive and not captured by Iran, the rescue operation took place swiftly to locate him and bring him back.<h2>How was US pilot rescued?</h2>Trump said that around 200 troops from special operations units took part in the rescue mission. The officer hid in a crevice in the mountain for more than 24 hours to evade capture by the Iranians.According to a New York Times report, hundreds of special forces troops and dozens of US warplanes, helicopters, and cyber, space and other intelligence capabilities were employed to save the crew member. The US forces had a firefight with Iranian convoys. The report added that two transport planes that would carry the commandos and the airmen to safety got stuck at a remote base in Iran, following which they decided to fly three new planes to extract all the US military personnel and the airmen. They blew up the two disabled planes to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

US President Donald Trump said the US initially feared a trap after the downed F-15E officer’s three-word radio message in Iran. However, later it was verified that he was alive and not captured.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Apr 5) said that the United States was initially sceptical about a message from the stranded F-15E weapons system officer, who was rescued from Iran after his aircraft went down in Iranian territory. This comes after Trump announced that the airman was “SAFE and SOUND” after he was recovered from Iran following “the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History.” The F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran on Friday (Apr 3), the first such incident since the start of the war. While the first pilot was rescued by the US forces earlier, the second had remained missing behind the enemy lines as American and Iranian forces raced to locate him. Reportedly, the second crew member from the downed F-15E has been recovered after a “heavy firefight”. In an interview following the rescue of the US pilot, Trump told Axios that the US was worried that the Iranians were playing a trick to lure US forces into a trap when they received a message from the serviceman stranded in Iran. What did the US pilot say in his message? The weapons system officer sent a short, unusual message over his radio after ejecting from the aircraft over Iran. Trump said that the US military had “beeping information” about his location. However, after his radio message, officials suspected he might have been captured and Iranians were “sending false signals” to try to lure U.S. forces into a trap. According to a US defense official, the exact phrase from the airman was: “God is Good”. The same phrase was used by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on X after the US announced the successful rescue of the F-15E crew member.

US President Donald Trump said the US initially feared a trap after the downed F-15E officer’s three-word radio message in Iran. However, later it was verified that he was alive and not captured.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has praised the American military for carrying out what he called one of the “most daring” operations in U.S. history, after forces successfully rescued the missing crew of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle deep inside Iranian territory. The high-risk mission involved dozens of aircraft and heavily armed support, marking a dramatic moment in the ongoing US-Iran war.


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The weapons systems officer, who was stranded behind enemy lines after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran, used all survival and evasion techniques to avoid being captured by Iranian forces closing on him. The injured airman hid in a mountain crevice behind enemy lines and kept moving to avoid capture by charging Iranian forces. At one point, he scaled to over 7,000 feet above sea level in the rugged terrain to evade capture, when all that he had with him was a pistol, a communication device, and a tracking beacon. His agonising wait for being rescued ended when a team of American commandos located him and brought him to safety. All this while, US aircraft kept dropping bombs to clear the area and deter moving Iranian forces.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-s-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-warns-of-striking-kolkata-in-future-conflict-with-india-1775326150284">Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict with India</a>&nbsp;As per local reports, even civilians had joined search efforts after authorities announced rewards for the capture of the US airman.&nbsp;Two US officials told CNN that the risky rescue operation involved American military and intelligence personnel. The special operations forces carried out the successful rescue mission, even as CIA operatives mounted a deception campaign beforehand to throw off potential Iranian captors.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-its-new-air-defence-system-helped-down-us-jets-was-it-majid-verba-or-hq-9b-1775318968899">Iran says its new air defence system helped down US jets. Was it Majid, Verba or HQ-9B?</a>&nbsp;CIA operatives circulated the information inside Iran that both crew members had been recovered to confuse Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members who were frantically themselves looking to capture the downed officer.&nbsp;Navy SEAL Team 6 commandos extracted the ejected US F-15E pilot from Iran, said a New York Times report, though there was no confirmation from the US authorities.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israel postponed some planned strikes in Iran to ensure a smooth search and rescue operation besides offering intelligence support.The CIA ultimately identified the officer’s exact location and shared the information with the military.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/downgrade-from-regime-change-to-find-our-pilots-iran-s-speaker-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-mocks-us-over-downed-jet-1775237385567">Downgrade from ‘regime change’ to ‘find our pilots’: Iran’s speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocks US over downed jet</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, at a remote airstrip in Iran, two MC-130J special operations transport aircraft had been waiting to take the commandos and the rescued airman out of the country. But they had been damaged during the operation.The military decided to send in new planes and blew up the damaged ones to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-india-can-t-buy-oil-without-trump-s-permission-pm-is-compromised-says-rahul-gandhi-1775386849478">‘India can’t buy oil without Trump’s permission, PM is compromised,’ says Rahul Gandhi</a>&nbsp;“WE GOT HIM!” President Trump wrote on social media after spending Saturday monitoring the operation from the White House. “Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History,” he said.&nbsp;All through the rescue mission, Trump had been in the West Wing, moving between the Oval Office and its adjacent dining room to receive updates on the officer’s rescue.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The risky rescue operation involved American military and intelligence personnel. The special operations forces carried out the successful rescue mission, even as CIA operatives mounted a deception campaign beforehand to throw off potential Iranian captors.

The weapons systems officer, who was stranded behind enemy lines after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran, used all survival and evasion techniques to avoid being captured by Iranian forces closing on him. The injured airman hid in a mountain crevice behind enemy lines and kept moving to avoid capture by charging Iranian forces. At one point, he scaled to over 7,000 feet above sea level in the rugged terrain to evade capture, when all that he had with him was a pistol, a communication device, and a tracking beacon. His agonising wait for being rescued ended when a team of American commandos located him and brought him to safety. All this while, US aircraft kept dropping bombs to clear the area and deter moving Iranian forces. Also Read: Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict with India As per local reports, even civilians had joined search efforts after authorities announced rewards for the capture of the US airman. Two US officials told CNN that the risky rescue operation involved American military and intelligence personnel. The special operations forces carried out the successful rescue mission, even as CIA operatives mounted a deception campaign beforehand to throw off potential Iranian captors. Also Read: Iran says its new air defence system helped down US jets. Was it Majid, Verba or HQ-9B? CIA operatives circulated the information inside Iran that both crew members had been recovered to confuse Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members who were frantically themselves looking to capture the downed officer. Navy SEAL Team 6 commandos extracted the ejected US F-15E pilot from Iran, said a New York Times report, though there was no confirmation from the US authorities. Meanwhile, Israel postponed some planned strikes in Iran to ensure a smooth search and rescue operation besides offering intelligence support. The CIA ultimately identified the officer’s exact location and shared the information with the military. Also Read: Downgrade from ‘regime change’ to ‘find our pilots’: Iran’s speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocks US over downed jet Meanwhile, at a remote airstrip in Iran, two MC-130J special operations transport aircraft had been waiting to take the commandos and the rescued airman out of the country. But they had been damaged during the operation. The military decided to send in new planes and blew up the damaged ones to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands. Also Read: ‘India can’t buy oil without Trump’s permission, PM is compromised,’ says Rahul Gandhi “WE GOT HIM!” President Trump wrote on social media after spending Saturday monitoring the operation from the White House. “Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History,” he said. All through the rescue mission, Trump had been in the West Wing, moving between the Oval Office and its adjacent dining room to receive updates on the officer’s rescue.

The risky rescue operation involved American military and intelligence personnel. The special operations forces carried out the successful rescue mission, even as CIA operatives mounted a deception campaign beforehand to throw off potential Iranian captors.

Stranded US pilot climbed up to 7,000ft for safety, hid in a crevice to survive 24 hours in hostile Iranian terrain

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The Iranians are drawing parallels between the US military operation to rescue the F-15E pilot and the 1980 failed American mission to rescue their Embassy staffers in Tehran. They have alleged that US President Donald Trump, who announced that the airman was “SAFE and SOUND” after he was rescued, is not admitting to his losses during the operation. Meanwhile, Iran has released images and a video of what it claimed to be the wreckage of several US aircraft downed during the American military operation to rescue the stranded crew member of the F-15E that was shot down in Iran.<h2>Iran claims several US aircraft downed</h2>Tehran’s military has said that two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed during the US operation in Isfahan. The US has not yet given any confirmation or statement regarding this. Although reports suggested that two US planes that were disabled during the operation were blown up by American troops to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands.The Iranian military said that the US military used an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province during the operation to rescue the stranded pilot. In a statement, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, said that “the so-called US military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled.”Slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s X handle, which frequently posts his statements, has posted the image of the wreckage of a US aircraft in Tabas from the 1980 US operation alongside the fresh images of destroyed aircraft in Isfahan. Several Iranian Embassies, state media outlets, and others have made similar posts.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Americans once attacked here in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tabas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tabas</a>—remember!?—they wet themselves, turned back, and left! August 13, 2018<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> <a href="https://t.co/xGnNJEBQJo">pic.twitter.com/xGnNJEBQJo</a>&mdash; Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) <a href="https://twitter.com/khamenei_ir/status/2040716939295588647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Top: Wreckage of a U.S. aircraft in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tabas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tabas</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> — 1980 Bottom: Wreckage of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/US?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#US</a> aircraft near <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Isfahan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Isfahan</a>, Iran — 2026 Different decades, same story.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%B7%D8%A8%D8%B32?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#طبس2</a> <a href="https://t.co/tTQS5LV0q0">pic.twitter.com/tTQS5LV0q0</a>&mdash; ☫ Iran Embassy in The Hague, The Netherlands (@IRAN_in_NL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IRAN_in_NL/status/2040728218408226968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What happened during Operation Eagle Claw?</h2>Operation Eagle Claw remains a dark moment in American history and a stark reminder of failed negotiations by the US to free its hostages. On April 24, 1980, an ill-fated military operation ended the lives of eight US servicemen, who had gone to rescue the US Embassy staffers who were held captive in Iran.The Iran hostage crisis began on November 4, 1979, when as many as 3,000 militant students stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 63 Americans hostage. Three other US diplomats were also captured at the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The incident took place two weeks after then-US president Jimmy Carter had given refuge to the deposed Iranian ruler, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, in the United States for his cancer treatment. The move was frowned upon by Iran’s new leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who called for the US to return Shah and demanded the end of Western influence in Iran.While 13 of the American hostages were returned by mid-November, 53 others were still kept in Iran for about five months due to failed negotiations under the Carter government. As the diplomacy saw no progress, Carter approved the military rescue operation on April 16, 1980. The complex two-day operation called for helicopters and C-130 aircraft to rendezvous on a salt flat in Tabas Desert (code-named Desert One) some 200 miles southeast of Tehran. It involved all four branches of the US armed forces, along with helicopters and C-130s, which would be used for refuelling.On April 19, the US forces started deploying across Oman and the Arabian Sea, with Operation Eagle Claw beginning on April 24. While the US Delta Force initially secured the Desert One landing zone, a passing bus on a nearby road made the operation complicated, and the ground forces detained over 40 Iranians to preserve operational security.Out of the eight of the RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters that left the USS Nimitz, two encountered mechanical failure and could not continue. The entire operation was also hindered by a dust storm in the region that disrupted visibility. The six remaining helicopters managed to land at Desert One more than 90 minutes later than planned. While in Iran, another helicopter was also deemed unfit for service as it suffered a cracked rotor blade due to the sandstorm. The mission, which could not be accomplished by only five helicopters, was aborted. However, as the forces were leaving, a helicopter collided with a C-130 and exploded, destroying both aircraft. Five US Air Force personnel and three Marines were killed in the incident. The remaining troops were quickly evacuated by plane. The American forces left behind several helicopters, equipment, weapons, maps and the dead.Investigations later revealed that the operation had failed due to a lack of coordination between the military services. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini had said that the mission had been stopped by an act of God. Meanwhile, Carter lost the 1980 US presidential elections. The hostages were released the day Ronald Reagan took office as the US president.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Iran is comparing the US pilot rescue to the 1980 failed American mission, alleging that US President Donald Trump is not admitting his losses. What was Operation Eagle Claw? Scroll down to know all about it.

The Iranians are drawing parallels between the US military operation to rescue the F-15E pilot and the 1980 failed American mission to rescue their Embassy staffers in Tehran. They have alleged that US President Donald Trump, who announced that the airman was “SAFE and SOUND” after he was rescued, is not admitting to his losses during the operation. Meanwhile, Iran has released images and a video of what it claimed to be the wreckage of several US aircraft downed during the American military operation to rescue the stranded crew member of the F-15E that was shot down in Iran. Iran claims several US aircraft downed Tehran’s military has said that two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed during the US operation in Isfahan. The US has not yet given any confirmation or statement regarding this. Although reports suggested that two US planes that were disabled during the operation were blown up by American troops to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands. The Iranian military said that the US military used an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province during the operation to rescue the stranded pilot. In a statement, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, said that “the so-called US military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled.” Slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s X handle, which frequently posts his statements, has posted the image of the wreckage of a US aircraft in Tabas from the 1980 US operation alongside the fresh images of destroyed aircraft in Isfahan. Several Iranian Embassies, state media outlets, and others have made similar posts.

Iran is comparing the US pilot rescue to the 1980 failed American mission, alleging that US President Donald Trump is not admitting his losses. What was Operation Eagle Claw? Scroll down to know all about it.

Iran likens US pilot rescue operation to 1980 failed American mission – What happened in Operation Eagle Claw?

In a dramatic development in the ongoing US-Iran war, U.S. President Donald Trump praised American forces for carrying out what he called one of the “most daring” rescue operations in military history after the successful recovery of both crew members from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle inside Iran.


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Iran released images claiming US aircraft were destroyed during an F-15E rescue mission, while Donald Trump said the pilot was safely recovered with no US casualties.

Iran released images claiming US aircraft were ‘destroyed’ during an F-15E rescue mission, while Donald Trump said the pilot was safely recovered with no US casualties.

PICS | Iran releases images of US aircraft ‘destroyed’ during rescue mission

Iranian military on Sunday (Apr 5) said that the US military used an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province during the operation to rescue the stranded crew member of the F-15E that was shot down in its territory. In a statement, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, claimed that the US rescue operation was “completely foiled”. Iran has also released images claiming to be the wreckage of several US aircraft that were downed during the rescue mission. This comes after US President Donald Trump confirmed that the airman was “SAFE and SOUND” after he was recovered from Iran following “the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History.”“The so-called US military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled,” Zolfaghari said.<h2>Iran claims several US aircraft shot down</h2>He added that “two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed” during the operation.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by Tasnim news ​agency that several aircraft were destroyed during the US mission to locate the stranded pilot. Earlier, Iran’s police command announced that an American C-130 plane had been downed in the south of Isfahan.The F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran on Friday (Apr 3), the first such incident since the start of the war. While the first pilot was rescued by the US forces earlier, the second had remained missing behind the enemy lines as American and Iranian forces raced to locate him. Reports suggested that the second crew member from the downed F-15E has been recovered after a “heavy firefight”.<h2>How was US pilot rescued from Iran?</h2>According to a New York Times report, hundreds of special forces troops and dozens of US warplanes, helicopters, and cyber, space and other intelligence capabilities were employed to save the crew member. The US forces had a firefight with Iranian convoys. The report added that two transport planes that would carry the commandos and the airmen to safety got stuck at a remote base in Iran, following which they decided to fly three new planes to extract all the US military personnel and the airmen. They blew up the two disabled planes to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands.Trump said that while the pilot had sustained injuries, there were no US casualties in the rescue operation. Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that overnight strikes in the Kouh-e Siah area in southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province during the US rescue mission killed five people.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran said that the US used an abandoned airport in Isfahan in the operation to rescue an F-15E pilot, while claiming that it had foiled the American operation and downed multiple aircraft. This comes after US President Donald Trump said that the airman was rescued safely.

Iranian military on Sunday (Apr 5) said that the US military used an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province during the operation to rescue the stranded crew member of the F-15E that was shot down in its territory. In a statement, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, claimed that the US rescue operation was “completely foiled”. Iran has also released images claiming to be the wreckage of several US aircraft that were downed during the rescue mission. This comes after US President Donald Trump confirmed that the airman was “SAFE and SOUND” after he was recovered from Iran following “the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History.” “The so-called US military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled,” Zolfaghari said. Iran claims several US aircraft shot down He added that “two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed” during the operation. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by Tasnim news agency that several aircraft were destroyed during the US mission to locate the stranded pilot. Earlier, Iran’s police command announced that an American C-130 plane had been downed in the south of Isfahan. The F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran on Friday (Apr 3), the first such incident since the start of the war. While the first pilot was rescued by the US forces earlier, the second had remained missing behind the enemy lines as American and Iranian forces raced to locate him. Reports suggested that the second crew member from the downed F-15E has been recovered after a “heavy firefight”. How was US pilot rescued from Iran? According to a New York Times report, hundreds of special forces troops and dozens of US warplanes, helicopters, and cyber, space and other intelligence capabilities were employed to save the crew member. The US forces had a firefight with Iranian convoys. The report added that two transport planes that would carry the commandos and the airmen to safety got stuck at a remote base in Iran, following which they decided to fly three new planes to extract all the US military personnel and the airmen. They blew up the two disabled planes to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands. Trump said that while the pilot had sustained injuries, there were no US casualties in the rescue operation. Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that overnight strikes in the Kouh-e Siah area in southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province during the US rescue mission killed five people. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran said that the US used an abandoned airport in Isfahan in the operation to rescue an F-15E pilot, while claiming that it had foiled the American operation and downed multiple aircraft. This comes after US President Donald Trump said that the airman was rescued safely.

‘US op was completely foiled’: Iran’s military says Americans used abandoned airport in Isfahan to rescue F-15E pilot

Iranian state media on Sunday (Apr 5) released the first footage of what it claimed to be the wreckage of several US aircraft downed during the American military operation to rescue the stranded crew member of the F-15E that was shot down in Iran. This comes after US President Donald Trump confirmed that the airman was “SAFE and SOUND” after he was recovered from Iran following “the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History.” The F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran on Friday (Apr 3), the first such incident since the start of the war. While the first pilot was rescued by the US forces earlier, the second had remained missing behind the enemy lines as American and Iranian forces raced to locate him. Reports suggested that the second crew member from the downed F-15E has been recovered after a “heavy firefight”.Following the rescue operation, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by Tasnim news ​agency that several aircraft were destroyed during the US mission to locate the stranded pilot. Earlier, Iran’s police command announced that an American C-130 plane had been downed in the south of Isfahan.“During a joint operation (Aerospace, Ground ⁠Force, Popular Units, Basij ​and Police command), enemy aircraft ​were destroyed,” IRGC said.According to the spokesperson ⁠of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the unified command of the Iranian armed forces, the downed US aircraft included a C-130 military transport plane and two ​Black ⁠Hawk helicopters. Meanwhile, Iran’s army said that it had shot down an Israeli drone in the same province.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Iranian media release video claiming to show destroyed US aircraft involved in the rescue operation for a downed pilot in southern Isfahan <a href="https://t.co/zQm8PcYI3r">pic.twitter.com/zQm8PcYI3r</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/2040706574650683735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>‘Miraculous’ rescue operation</h2>Trump said that while the pilot had sustained injuries, there were no US casualties in the rescue operation. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “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. At my direction, the U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him.”Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that overnight strikes in the Kouh-e Siah area in southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province during the US rescue mission killed five people.<h2>How was US pilot rescued from Iran?</h2>According to a New York Times report, hundreds of special forces troops and dozens of US warplanes, helicopters, and cyber, space and other intelligence capabilities were employed to save the crew member. The US forces had a firefight with Iranian convoys. The report added that two transport planes that would carry the commandos and the airmen to safety got stuck at a remote base in Iran, following which they decided to fly three new planes to extract all the US military personnel and the airmen. They blew up the two disabled planes to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Iran released footage claiming multiple US aircraft were downed during an F-15E pilot rescue, while US President Donald Trump said the airman was safe after a ‘miraculous’ operation and no US casualties occurred.

Iranian state media on Sunday (Apr 5) released the first footage of what it claimed to be the wreckage of several US aircraft downed during the American military operation to rescue the stranded crew member of the F-15E that was shot down in Iran. This comes after US President Donald Trump confirmed that the airman was “SAFE and SOUND” after he was recovered from Iran following “the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History.” The F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran on Friday (Apr 3), the first such incident since the start of the war. While the first pilot was rescued by the US forces earlier, the second had remained missing behind the enemy lines as American and Iranian forces raced to locate him. Reports suggested that the second crew member from the downed F-15E has been recovered after a “heavy firefight”. Following the rescue operation, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by Tasnim news agency that several aircraft were destroyed during the US mission to locate the stranded pilot. Earlier, Iran’s police command announced that an American C-130 plane had been downed in the south of Isfahan. “During a joint operation (Aerospace, Ground ⁠Force, Popular Units, Basij and Police command), enemy aircraft were destroyed,” IRGC said. According to the spokesperson ⁠of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the unified command of the Iranian armed forces, the downed US aircraft included a C-130 military transport plane and two Black ⁠Hawk helicopters. Meanwhile, Iran’s army said that it had shot down an Israeli drone in the same province.

Iran released footage claiming multiple US aircraft were downed during an F-15E pilot rescue, while US President Donald Trump said the airman was safe after a ‘miraculous’ operation and no US casualties occurred.

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