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Search for missing airman in Iran

Search for missing airman in Iran

The downing of two American military aircraft marks an exceedingly rare escalation, representing the first such losses to enemy fire in over two decades.

Iranian authorities have reportedly offered a $60,000 bounty for the capture of the missing airman, heightening fears that the individual could become a propaganda trophy.

President Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face 'overwhelming military force.' Meanwhile, specialized Combat Search and Rescue units are racing against a critical 72-hour window to locate the aviator before they are discovered by local forces.