Trump reveals new details on mission to rescue downed F-15 crew in Iran

Trump reveals new details on mission to rescue downed F-15 crew in Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News New information emerged from the White House on Monday about the daring rescue of the crew of an F-15 fighter jet that was shot down in Iran last Friday. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source link

Decorated F-16 fighter pilot describes what went into mission to rescue U.S. airmen from Iran

President Trump is hailing the rescue of a downed weapons system officer as one of the most complex missions the U.S. military has ever attempted. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot and combat veteran, joins CBS News to discuss. Source link

The U.S. fighter jet was downed in Iran by a shoulder-fired missile

Deception, sometimes involving coordination with local opposition forces, is a standard tactic for the CIA and the U.S. military in rescue operations for troops or aviators marooned in enemy territory. Airmen are trained to use their beacons sparingly or else risk alerting adversaries about their whereabouts. But the airman was “still invisible to the enemy, … Read more

Trump threatens Iran with attacks on infrastructure unless deal is struck

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Trump’s deadline looms as Iran rejects temporary ceasefire proposal

WASHINGTON – The U.S. and Iran appear far apart in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war, just over 24 hours from President Donald Trump’s deadline for the government in Tehran to either agree to a deal or face a bombardment of attacks on its country’s infrastructure. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

Military archbishop says “it’s hard” to see Iran war “as something that would be sponsored by the Lord”

Washington — The leader of all U.S. military Catholic chaplains questioned the veracity of America’s war in Iran, saying that while there “was a threat with nuclear arms, it’s compensating for a threat before the threat is actually realized.”  Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS News’ … Read more

Iran war will throttle oil flows even if Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, analysis predicts

The Iran war will continue to disrupt global oil supplies even if a ceasefire in the region leads to a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new analysis.   Henning Gloystein, managing director of energy, industry and resources at geopolitical risk consultancy Eurasia Group, said it would take several months to … Read more