'Who's the leaker?': Trump's shocking revelation on F-15 pilots rescue mission in Iran sets internet on fire
Hindustan Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump held a press conference addressing the rescue of two US Air Force F-15 pilots in Iranian territory during Operation Fury, alleging that critical information about the mission was leaked to the media.
- Trump claimed the leak endangered national security by revealing that one pilot had been rescued while the other remained missing, complicating the rescue operation amid increased Iranian efforts to capture the remaining pilot.
- He expressed determination to identify and punish the leaker, describing the act as harmful and emphasizing the severity of the situation given Iran's public reward for capturing the pilot.
- Trump appeared to target CBS News, which first reported the rescue of one airman on April 2, threatening legal action against the media outlet for releasing sensitive information.
- The initial CBS report was corroborated by other news organizations such as Axios and Reuters, intensifying scrutiny over the leak within the administration.
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