Iran war: US says missing crew member from downed jet found
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Key Points:
- A US airman, missing since Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on April 3, 2026, has been rescued after a complex search-and-rescue operation involving Navy SEAL Team 6 and dozens of aircraft, with the airman sustaining injuries but expected to recover.
- US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline, emphasizing the strategic importance of the waterway for global oil and gas supplies.
- Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to target Iran's leaders and strategic assets in response to ongoing missile attacks on Israel, while Iran pledged to increase attacks on oil and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf region.
- Iranian drone attacks caused severe damage to energy facilities and the finance ministry in Kuwait, and debris from intercepted missiles sparked fires at a petrochemical plant in the UAE, highlighting escalating regional tensions.
- OPEC+ members are considering a theoretical increase in oil production to offset supply disruptions caused by the conflict, but actual output is limited due to damage and sanctions, with oil prices remaining volatile amid the ongoing crisis.
