Trump says U.S. aviator rescued, renews threats to strike Iran power infrastructure

President Donald Trump said Sunday that a U.S. aviator shot down over Iran had been rescued, while also renewing threats to strike Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

AP reported that the rescue came after nearly two days of searching for the missing aviator. The outlet said a second crew member had already been rescued on Friday after the F-15E crash.

Axios later reported that Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges starting Tuesday if Tehran does not reopen the strait. The warning adds a new layer to the standoff over one of the world’s most important shipping routes.

Reuters-syndicated coverage earlier this week said U.S. and Iranian forces were searching for a missing U.S. crew member after two warplanes were downed. The White House has continued to frame its Iran policy as part of an ongoing military campaign.

The rescue removes one immediate uncertainty, but the broader confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz and Trump’s threats against Iranian infrastructure remains unresolved.