Iran War
Trump kept out of war room, 'screamed at aides': What happened after US jet crashed in Iran
✦ AI Brief
US officials planned a high-risk rescue mission after a US jet was shot down over Iran, prompting President Trump to demand immediate action despite the complexities of operating inside Iranian territory. Aides kept Trump out of detailed discussions, briefing him only at key moments, as they assessed how to enter hostile terrain and avoid detection by Iranian forces. One airman was recovered quickly, while the second was rescued after more than 24 hours.