The US rescued an airman missing from one of two warplanes downed in Iran, two US officials said, as President Donald Trump and Israel stepped up pressure on Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on energy facilities.

The ‌officials did ‌not provide further details to ​Reuters late ‌on ⁠Friday about ​the airman. ⁠

The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

“WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

“This is the first time in military memory that two US Pilots have been rescued, separately, deep in Enemy Territory. WE WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AMERICAN WARFIGHTER BEHIND! The fact that we were able to pull off both of these operations, without a SINGLE American killed, or even wounded, just proves once again that we have achieved overwhelming Air Dominance and Superiority over the Iranian skies.”

Trump said the service member was injured but “will be just fine” and that the US was monitoring his location.

The airman was the second member of a two-person crew of an F-15 jet that Iran said on Friday was brought down by its air defences. Reuters reported on Friday that the first member of the crew ⁠had been recovered.