US-Iran War as it happened: US rescues second air force member from downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran; Trump sets 48-hour deadline for Strait of Hormuz

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That’s all for today

By Clay Lucas

Thank you for following our Sunday coverage of the Middle East conflict and its global impacts.

Here’s a recap of today’s developments:

• US forces rescued a second airman after an F15-E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down by Iran. The other member of the two-man crew had already been rescued.
• The New York Times reported the rescue mission to extract the second airman had been bold and daring and involved hundreds of special forces troops.
• US President Donald Trump warned Iran to make a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or “all hell will reign (sic) down on them”.
• Iran’s military command rejected the threat, responding that “the gates of hell will open for you”.
• Trump claimed that a strike on Tehran killed “many” of Iran’s military leaders in a post, which was accompanied by an unverified video.