Overview
- U.S. teams recovered both downed F-15E crew over the weekend in a high-risk search-and-rescue inside Iran after the jet was shot down.
- Pentagon leaders said Monday the fighter was hit by a shoulder‑fired missile, underscoring how small, mobile weapons can fell advanced aircraft.
- Following Monday’s White House briefing, President Trump warned he will bomb bridges and power plants if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
- Iran rejected a proposed 45‑day ceasefire passed through mediators and demanded a permanent end to the war plus sanctions relief and other concessions.
- Trump vowed to seek the source of reports about the missing airman as officials touted the rescue despite an A‑10 lost and several aircraft destroyed to prevent capture, and analysts warned of escalation that could push energy prices higher and widen regional attacks.