Trump hails Iran rescue, warns of strikes as deadline looms

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Khushboo Razdan,Teresa Elena FrontadoApril 6, 2026 at 07:41 PM
Trump hails Iran rescue, warns of strikes as deadline looms
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President Trump touted a successful US rescue operation of an American pilot and weapons officer from a downed F-15 in Iran. He simultaneously warned that the US could strike Iran's infrastructure if negotiations fail by his Tuesday deadline. Trump stated the entire country of Iran could be "taken out in a night" if his demands are not met. This comes as Pakistan proposed a ceasefire to allow for talks, which Iran rejected, threatening further retaliation. The US is also investigating a leak regarding a reported US serviceman casualty during the operation.

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Tehran rejected the ceasefire offer, warning of “more crushing” and “more extensive” retaliatory attacks.

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Pakistan floated a ceasefire proposal to halt fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump's deadline is Tuesday, April 7 at 8pm EST.

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US President Donald Trump renewed his warning that the US could strike Iran’s critical infrastructure if negotiations fail.

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The US undertook a massive operation to rescue the crew of a downed F-15 in Iran.

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