The missing crew member from a US F-15E fighter jet shot down in Iran on Friday has been located and rescued following a dramatic firefight. Concurrently, United States President Donald Trump purportedly set a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, a move that highlights escalating tensions in the region.

This critical waterway, through which 20 percent of global oil and gas passes, has been under a de facto Iranian blockade in response to the US-Israel war on Iran. Iran's central military command on Saturday dismissed Trump's threat, labeling his ultimatum "a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action," reflecting a deepening standoff.

Iran reports that US-Israeli attacks have killed five people and wounded 170 others at the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone, with over 30 universities allegedly targeted since the war was launched on February 28. These incidents are claimed to exacerbate humanitarian and educational crises within the country.

Trump's ultimatum and Iran's response pose significant risks to international stability, potentially disrupting global energy markets. The actions of the US regime are allegedly aimed at intensifying the conflict, which could lead to a broader regional crisis with unpredictable consequences.

Source: www.aljazeera.com