US President Donald Trump addressed a press conference at the White House on Monday amid the war with Iran. During this, he gave information about talks with the mediators of Pakistan. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are talking to Pakistan, he said. J.D. Vance may also participate in a one-on-one meeting with the arbitrators.
‘The country can be captured in just one night’
In the press conference, Trump claimed that the entire country (Iran) can be destroyed in one night and it may happen tomorrow itself. His warning has come at a time when both sides have said that ceasefire talks are going on through mediators. However, no concrete success has been achieved yet.
What did you say about the rescue operation in Iran?
On the rescue operation in Iran, Trump said, the second rescue operation involved 155 aircraft, including four bombers, 64 fighter aircraft, 48 refueling tankers, 13 rescue aircraft and others.
Trump gave details of the rescue operation
Trump described how the crew of an F-15E fighter plane that crashed in Iran over the weekend was rescued. The pilot was located and evacuated by helicopter, he said. While the soldiers were facing firing at very close range.
He said that the weapons service officers had landed at a different distance from the pilot. The pilot had already been rescued. The colonel was badly injured and stranded, he said. They were being targeted by the IRGC and local militias. Despite bleeding, he climbed the rocks. Treated his wounds himself and contacted American soldiers.
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The US Presidend said, we gather here today to celebrate the success of one of the largest, most complex and most terrifying wartime manhunts ever undertaken by the military. Sending 200 soldiers to find one person is a task that is not done as often as you would like. We got support from a lot of people, a lot of great people.
He said, it was an honor for us to participate in this campaign. This is very historical. This is a rescue operation which is very historic. The entire country can be destroyed in a single night and that night can only happen tomorrow night.
Someone had leaked the information: Donald Trump
Trump said, as you probably know, we didn’t talk about the first case for an hour. Then someone leaked some information. We hope to find him soon.
Netanyahu spoke to Trump on the phone
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, yesterday I spoke again with my friend President Donald Trump. I expressed my immense appreciation for the heroic rescue operation of the American pilot, and President Trump also thanked me for Israel’s assistance in this mission.
He further said, overall he praised us a lot. He said- You guys are great. They see Israel as a strong, determined, and strong ally who fights side by side and together with the United States. We continue to crush Iran’s reign of terror.