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Morning coverage focused on Donald Trump's claim of a massive strike in Tehran eliminating Iran's top military commanders, with multiple outlets reporting his Truth Social post and video of explosions. By midday, editorial attention shifted to the dramatic rescue of a second US pilot from Iran after a heavy firefight, with detailed accounts of the Hollywood-style operation involving special forces and intelligence. Evening reports consolidated on conflicting accounts of US aircraft destruction during the rescue operation, with Iran claiming to have shot down a C-130 while US sources suggested self-destruction to prevent capture, as Trump issued a profane ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz.