Trump to hold emergency press conference as iran crisis escalates

President Donald Trump is set to hold a high-stakes press conference at the White House on Monday, following the daring rescue of a U.S. airman downed deep inside Iran over the weekend.

Rescue mission unfolds amid tensions

After a U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down by Iranian fire on Friday, a complex operation involving more than 150 aircraft and over 200 munitions was mounted to extract the stranded crew member from treacherous mountain terrain.

With only a handgun for defense, the airman, a colonel, was finally located and rescued, thanks to an impressive display of bravery and military prowess, according to Trump's Sunday announcement.

The president praised the pilots involved, saying they were