US F-15 Crew Member Rescued After Firefight in Iran Amid Hormuz Standoff

A missing crew member from a US F-15E jet downed in Iran has been rescued following a pitched firefight deep inside hostile territory. The rescue marks a significant moment in the escalating tensions, coming as President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway, through which a fifth of global oil flows, is effectively blockaded by Tehran as part of its retaliation against the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign. Iran's military leadership has