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Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran After Airman Rescue

4/7/2026

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On April 6, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a news briefing at 1 p.m. EDT after a threat to Iran.
He warned, "Open the F---in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell," and dubbed the event "Power Plant Day."
The briefing follows the announcement of a successful U.S. rescue of a downed airman in Iran, a respected Colonel, after his F-15E was shot down on Friday.

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Story summary

On April 6, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a news briefing at 1 p.m. EDT after a threat to Iran.
He warned, "Open the F---in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell," and dubbed the event "Power Plant Day."
The briefing follows the announcement of a successful U.S. rescue of a downed airman in Iran, a respected Colonel, after his F-15E was shot down on Friday.