Donald Trump on Iran, the heroic airman rescue ... and another swipe at UK

Donald Trump on Iran, the heroic airman rescue ... and another swipe at UK Donald Trump issued renewed threats to what remains of Iran's leadership as the deadline where he has vowed to destroy critical infrastructure in the country loomsCommentsNewsAnders Anglesey News Reporter19:47, 06 Apr 2026Updated 19:48, 06 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesDonald Trump has made numerous threats in a bid to end the war in Iran (Image: AP)Donald Trump doubled down on threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran as his deadline to unleash "hell" looms.‌The US President today branded Iran as "evil" and renewed threats to destroy civilian infrastructure. He said: "The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."‌Trump then spoke at length about a US pilot who was left stranded in Iran after his jet was shot down last week. The US President also used his press conference to say there was a hunt on for a 'sick leaker' who allegedly revealed details about the pilot - and took time to have another pot shot at Britain.‌'Amazing' rescueView 5 ImagesTrump praised the US military following the rescue (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Speaking to reporters today, Trump praised the American military for the daring rescue of a fighter jet pilot who was stranded in the country. "It was an amazing, amazing thing," Trump said of the pilot's cunning to climb a steep mountain.He added the rescue involved 155 aircraft "from all over." Trump said thousands of Iranians were looking for the pilot and the US carried out acts of deception in a bid to confuse Tehran loyalists on the ground.‌The President described it as the 'most harrowing', 'breathtaking' and 'very historic' combat search. He said similar missions aren’t usually attempted, but said there was “great talent” involved “but we got a bit of luck too”.He said the second officer to be rescued had moved far awa...