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The United States successfully rescued a second aviator after Iran downed a fighter jet, escalating an ongoing war that began February 28, as President Donald Trump issued a new deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe consequences.
This conflict, which has already killed thousands, significantly impacted global markets, disrupted key shipping routes, and spiked fuel prices. Iran, despite US claims of decimation, demonstrated its ability to retaliate by downing two US military planes, an F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10 attack aircraft, and striking economic targets in neighboring Gulf Arab countries.
A regional intelligence official, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press, confirmed the US military blew up two transport planes due to technical malfunction during the rescue operation, contradicting Iran's claim of shooting them down. Trump's ultimatum for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen by Monday intensifies geopolitical tensions, with previous threats extended by mediators.
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