Trump says someone leaked information as US forces looked for downed pilot, warns jail time for leaker
Mint·3h ago·Anger
What Happened
US President Donald Trump claimed someone in his administration leaked information about a rescue operation for two F-15 pilots downed in Iran on April 3. Trump threatened to jail the journalist who reported the incident if they don't reveal sources, stating the leak endangered the officers and rescuers. He said Iranian authorities learned a second pilot was missing due to the leak. Trump announced both pilots were successfully rescued on April 5 in a daring nighttime operation. Iran's foreign ministry alleged the rescue was a cover for stealing enriched uranium.
Key Entities
Donald TrumpUS Air ForceF-15 pilotsIranEsmaeil BaqaeiSpecial Operations forcesKohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province