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US rescues downed airman in Iran; Trump warns Tehran over Strait of Hormuz

Five developments to know from April 5: US forces rescued a wounded airman inside Iran while President Trump warned Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz; China offered to help de-escalate the Middle East; explosives were found near a Serbia Hungary pipeline; Bangladesh began an emergency measles campaign; and cyclists may face sanctions after a red light incident.

Apr 5th 2026 · United States

Insights

  • US special forces carried out a high risk rescue inside Iran on April 5 to recover the wounded weapons officer of an F-15 shot down on April 3
  • President Donald Trump threatened to strike Tehran unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz for oil flows by April 7
  • China’s top diplomat told Russia on April 5 Beijing is willing to work with Moscow to de-escalate the Middle East conflict
  • Serbian authorities found two backpacks with large explosive packages near a gas pipeline to Hungary in Kanjiza, prompting an emergency meeting in Budapest
  • Bangladesh launched an emergency measles vaccination campaign on April 5 targeting more than one million children after several confirmed and suspected deaths
  • Up to 20 riders from the Tour of Flanders, including winner Tadej Pogacar, may face action after running a red light at a railway crossing on April 5

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