It was not clear what may have happened to the plane, including whether Iran was claiming it was shot down or there was another issue.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has pushed back a deadline for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz from Monday to Tuesday, the latest of several deadline delays, and threatened that without a deal, "Hell will reign down on them.

The trilateral direct negotiations were taking place with host Pakistan, a senior White House official said earlier Saturday, a departure from recent practice where both sides held talks via a mediator while seated in separate rooms.

Iran state TV reports 2 ships were attacked by Revolutionary Guard and are now in the force's custody. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States said Sunday it rescued a service member missing behind enemy lines since Iran downed a fighter jet, as President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Tehran with a new looming deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr. 22, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET