Leaked Intel Risks Rescue of Downed Pilot

0:00It's April 6. This is US News Today, US News powered by AI. A US fighter jet got shot down Friday by a shoulder fired missile. The pilot was located right away, but the weapon system's officer stayed hidden in rough mountain terrain until the military pulled him out Sunday. Morning. Earlier this week, an Israeli reporter named Amit Segal posted on X about a missing crew member from a western source. That tip quickly spread to US outlets like Axios and the Washington Post, courting officials. Trump blasted the leak hard, saying it tipped off enemies that search teams were coming, making the whole rescue way riskier for everyone involved. On top of that, Iran put out a bounty of about $60,000 for anyone who captured the crewman, turning locals into hunters and wrapping up. The danger, big time. Officials are investigating now, and Trump made it clear, hand over the source for national security or face jail time. This one's a stark reminder of how leaks can turn a win into a close call.