Trump praised airman’s rescue in Iran during White House Easter event

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: United States

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During an Easter event at the White House, Donald Trump praised the rescue of an American airman in Iran. This gesture comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as the president also warned that the deadline for peace proposals was 'final.' Reactions from U.S. Congress members were mixed, with some criticizing Trump for his threats of 'war crimes' against Iran.

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