U.S. Navigator Rescued From Iran as Trump Sets Deadline to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has confirmed the successful extraction of a missing U.S. navigator from Iranian territory following a complex military operation. The high-risk mission involved elite commando units and significant air cover to retrieve the airman after his jet was previously downed. While the U.S. celebrated the rescue, Iranian military officials claimed their forces successfully destroyed four U.S. aircraft during the engagement. The conflict, now in its 37th day, has escalated into a direct threat against Iranian civilian and economic infrastructure. President Trump has issued a deadline for Monday for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane. Failure to comply, according to the President, will result in targeted strikes against Iranian power plants and bridges starting Tuesday. Tehran has countered by promising a "forceful" response if any civilian facilities are targeted. In parallel with U.S. maneuvers, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted extensive strikes across Iran over the weekend. These operations focused on neutralizing air defense systems and ballistic missile infrastructure in Tehran. Reports indicate that the U.S. and Israel are maintaining a high level of operational coordination, with Israeli intelligence playing a key role in the recent navigator rescue mission.