Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The American military searched for a second day for a pilot shot down over a remote area in Iran, while U. S. President Donald Trump on Saturday again threatened Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz: “Time is running out. "The U. S. warplane, identified by Iran as a F-15E Strike Eagle, was one of two attacked on Friday. Iran has promised a reward for whoever turns in the “enemy pilot. ” Iran's joint military command on Saturday said that...
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