US Rescues Pilot in Iran, Tensions Rise

0:00It's April 5, you're listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news. U.S. forces just pulled off a big rescue behind enemy lines in Iran. A service member went missing Friday after an F-15E strike eagle got shot down during ops inside the country. President Trump announced Sunday that the colonel is safe, banged up, but expected to recover fully. The search kicked off right after the crash in Tough Mountain, terrain. Thousands of aircraft ran a non-stop up, tracking the pilot 24-7. Iran even put out a call on state TV, offering rewards to locals who captured the enemy pilot. One crew member from the jet got picked up earlier, making this the second win. It's the first U.S. plane lost to enemy fire in Iran in over 20 years, according to retired generals. Trump's wrapping up he too, giving Tehran a Monday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face more pressure. Other U.S. planes took hits that day, like an A-10 that limped back to Kuwait, but crews

1:00made it out. All personnel are now clear of Iran, and Trump plus top brass plan a White House presser Monday to break it down further. Tensions stay high, but this rescue shows America's reach runs deep.