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Trump Threatens to Jail Journalist Over Iran Rescue Mission Leak

Apr 6, 2026Center

President Donald Trump threatens to jail journalists who published details of a US military raid to rescue two airmen whose aircraft was shot down over Iran, accusing them of jeopardizing the mission. He speaks during a news conference in Washington, D.C. (Source: Bloomberg)

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