US announces rescue of downed pilot as Iran strikes Kuwaiti energy sites

(SeaPRwire) –   American military personnel have successfully retrieved a crew member from a crashed F-15, an operation that took place amidst reported skirmishes with Iranian forces.

Welcome to our live reporting on the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel coalition and Iran, a regional war characterized by reciprocal missile and drone attacks across several nations.

Iranian forces targeted multiple energy facilities in Kuwait, including a drone strike reportedly aimed at the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s headquarters. This offensive followed a declaration from US President Donald Trump, who warned that Iran would face severe consequences unless the Strait of Hormuz was reopened within a two-day window.

Following the initial US and Israeli strikes on February 28, Iran restricted access to the strategic waterway for “enemy vessels,” causing a global surge in oil and gas prices. President Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power infrastructure if shipping routes are not fully reopened.

In other developments, the United States confirmed the successful rescue of a crew member from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle, an event President Trump characterized as “one of the most daring search and rescue operations in U.S. history.”

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran denounced the latest US-Israeli strike in the vicinity of the Bushehr nuclear power plant—the fourth such incident since the conflict began—criticizing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its “inaction” and suggesting potential legal recourse. The strike occurred near the facility’s boundary, resulting in the death of a security guard and damage to an auxiliary structure.

The IAEA previously acknowledged being notified of the event and stated that radiation levels remained stable. Director General Rafael Grossi expressed “deep concern,” emphasizing that nuclear sites “must never be attacked,” though he stopped short of explicitly condemning the US or Israel.

Key updates include:

• Iran’s central military command dismissed President Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum, with General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi labeling it “a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action.”

• Tehran has reportedly expanded its target list to include “two main power plants” located in Israel.

• Using Arash-2 drones, Iranian forces attacked a US radar installation in the UAE and targeted “command headquarters of mechanized, armored, and helicopter battalions” stationed in Kuwait.

• Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova cautioned that the recent US-Israeli strikes on the Bushehr nuclear plant are bringing the situation to a “dangerous line.”

• At least 17 individuals were taken into custody during an anti-war demonstration at Habima Square in Tel Aviv.

Stay tuned to our live feed for ongoing updates. Previous reports can be accessed here.