Here’s what we know so far — and what we don’t. Then, early on Sunday, Trump announced a successful mission to rescue them. Iran’s military had launched their own operation to find the crew member, and a bounty was offered for anyone helping capture them. Iranian State MediaThere has been no confirmation from the US it lost aircraft and CNN has appoached the military for comment. The rescue of the airman will be relief to an American public who are increasingly questioning the war.

Source: CNN April 05, 2026 17:35 UTC