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US - Apr 20, 2026 - Trump kept out of war room, 'screamed at aides': What happened after US jet was shot down in Iran - A US jet downed over Iran caused turmoil in the White House. President Donald Trump pushed for immediate rescue of two missing airmen. Officials planned a complex mission to retrieve them from Iranian territory. One airman was quickly recovered. The second was rescued after over 24 hours behind enemy lines. This averted a major setback for the administration.

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