Trump threatens to hit Iran's infrastructure if Hormuz remains blocked

President Donald Trump announced the successful rescue of a U.S. weapons systems officer, a colonel, whose F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran. Trump described the operation as one of the most daring in U.S. history, stating, “WE GOT HIM! … I am thrilled to let you know he is now SAFE and SOUND!” He reported that the officer sustained injuries but would be fine. Trump emphasized that the military tracked the officer “24 hours a day” and planned the rescue mission diligently. He noted that “dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World,” were deployed for the operation, which he claimed was executed “without a SINGLE American killed, or even wounded,” attributing this success to what he called “overwhelming Air Dominance.” In addition to the rescue announcement, Trump issued a warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened to strike Iran's infrastructure if the Strait remains blocked, giving Iran a deadline until Tuesday night to reopen it. This threat was reiterated in multiple reports, including those from Nikkei Asia and NBC News, which highlighted the potential targeting of Iran's energy infrastructure if the situation does not improve. The U.S. military's actions and Trump's statements have drawn attention from various officials, including U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, who expressed relief over the successful rescue, stating, “America breathes a sigh of relief… More amazing work by my special operations brothers.” This incident underscores the heightened tensions in the region and the U.S. military's readiness to respond to threats.