US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that forces had safely recovered an airman downed in Iran, calling it “one of the most daring” search and rescue operations in US History. The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday. Follow our liveblog for updates.
In pictures: Israeli military strikes southern Lebanese city of Tyre after evacuation warnings
Israel’s military renewed strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing evacuation warnings. Photos by Mohammed Zaatari, AP.
Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions of people around the world in need, and that the suffering will deepen if the violence continues.
Not only has the conflict cut off vital shipping routes, creating a global energy crisis, it’s also disrupting supply chains for aid groups, forcing them to use costlier, more time-consuming routes.
Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted. Transport costs have spiked with higher fuel and insurance rates, meaning less supplies can be delivered with the same amount of money.
Iran destroys US aircraft searching for missing pilot
Revolutionary Guards said a US aircraft that had been searching for the crew member of a missing American fighter jet had been destroyed, Iranian media reported on Sunday.
“An American enemy aircraft that was searching for the pilot of a downed fighter jet was destroyed by the fighters of Islam in the southern region of Isfahan,” the Tasnim news agency quoted the Guards as saying.
Second crew member from downed US fighter jet ‘SAFE and SOUND’: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the second crew member from the American F-15 fighter jet that crashed inside Iran was “safe and sound” following a search and rescue operation.
“WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
US forces rescue service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet
A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, according to two U.S. officials who spoke early Sunday on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement.
It comes after a frantic search-and-rescue operation. The crew member has been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a US F-15E Strike Eagle. A second crew member was rescued earlier.
Kuwait power, water desalination plants damaged by Iranian attack
Two Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants were damaged by a drone attack from Iran, the electricity and water ministry said Sunday.
The attack resulted in “significant material damage and the shutdown of two electricity generating units”, the ministry said in a post on X, adding there were no deaths or injuries.
Recap: Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal
Yesterday’s key events:
Donald Trump issued new threats against Iran on social media, warning Tehran to make a deal within 48 hours or face “hell”.
Kuwait’s military was working to intercept missiles and drones, as Tehran continued its campaign in the Gulf in response to US-Israeli strikes.
Iran’s central military command onrejected US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy the country’s vital infrastructure and said it was a “a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action”.
Israeli military said on it would strike an area near the crossing between Syria and Lebanon, urging residents to evacuate immediately.
