US-Iran War LIVE updates: 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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Thank you for joining our continuing live coverage of the war in the Middle East, now in its sixth week.

Here’s a recap of the latest developments:

  • US forces have 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 earlier 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 has warned Iran to make a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours before he unleashes “all hell”. “Time is running out,” he said on Truth Social.
  • Trump claimed that a strike on Tehran killed “many” of Iran’s military leaders in a post, which was accompanied by unverified video.
  • Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied reports officials have refused to attend talks in Pakistan. Araghchi said Iran was “deeply grateful to Pakistan for its efforts” and cared about “the terms of a conclusive and lasting end to the illegal war that is imposed on us”.