US celebrates successful rescue of F-15E crew member as Trump's Iran ultimatum ticks down

For the first time on record, average diesel prices in San Francisco have surged past $8 per gallon, according to new data from GasBuddy—marking an unprecedented milestone for any U.S. city.

The jump comes as the war with Iran pushes global oil prices higher, underscoring the volatility in fuel markets and how California-specific factors—like stricter regulations, higher taxes and limited supply—can drive prices well above the national average.

San Francisco has long had some of the highest fuel costs in the country, but crossing the $8 threshold for diesel represents a new benchmark—even for a state accustomed to elevated energy prices. 

Diesel, which powers much of the nation’s freight, shipping and public transportation systems, is especially sensitive to refining capacity and global supply disruptions.

The surge is expected to ripple beyond the Bay Area. Higher diesel costs often translate into increased transportation and shipping expenses, which can ultimately push up prices for goods and services nationwide.

Meanwhile, gas prices are rising across nearly every region, with some states already well above the national average.

As of April 5, the national average for regular gasoline stood at $4.11 per gallon, according to AAA – up 86 cents from a month earlier. On the West Coast, drivers are seeing the highest costs, with prices reaching $5.92 per gallon in California and $5.37 in Washington. 

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox Business' Amanda Macias.

President Donald Trump says he thinks Iran's negotiators are "close" to making a deal to end the war.

Trump made the comments during an interview with Fox News' Trey Yingst on Sunday, saying Operation Epic Fury remains "under control."

"We have it under control, seriously under control. They want to make a deal so good, they just can't get to the final starting line...But I think they're close," Trump said.

Retired Marine Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., joined 'Fox News Sunday' to discuss the success of Operation Epic Fury, criticizing the move to highlight the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it gave Iran leverage in negotiations.

Auchincloss declared the operation a "strategic failure," even as President Donald Trump and Pentagon officials have touted huge losses in Iran's military capability.

The "daring" U.S. military rescue of a "seriously wounded" airman is being hailed as an American success story, as President Donald Trump announced "we got him!" and detailed the "AMAZING show of bravery and talent," turning a potential American setback into a show of might.

Details about the rescue are trickling in, including senior administration officials telling Fox News how the CIA deflected enemy attention with a "deception campaign."

The CIA spread word in Iran through multiple sources that U.S. forces had already found the second of two airmen who ejected from their F-15e, and were moving him out of Iran in a maritime exfiltration elsewhere, sources told Fox News, but that was designed to buy time to find the stranded weapons system officer.

The CIA picked up a distress signal, passing the intelligence on to the Pentagon and White House, which ordered the immediate rescue mission, according to sources.

There was initial fear the "beacon signal" was an Iranian "trap," sources said.

"There was a lot at stake here," the source said.

Once the CIA confirmed Saturday morning that this was not an Iranian trap, the missing airman was located using advanced technical capabilities.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Eric Mack.

Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash., discussed the rescue of a U.S. airman after a fighter jet was downed over Iran this weekend.

Baumgartner also discussed the CIA's role in the operation, which reportedly involved feeding false information to Iranian sources to divert their own efforts to find the crew member.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Donald Trump on Sunday after the U.S. rescued a second F-15E crew member shot down over Iran.

“Congratulations President Trump! All Israelis rejoice in the incredible rescue of a brave American pilot by America's dauntless warriors," Netanyahu wrote.

"This proves that when free societies muster their courage and their resolve, they can confront seemingly insurmountable odds and overcome the forces of darkness and terror.  This rescue operation reinforces the sacred principle: No one is left behind," he continued.

" his is a shared value demonstrated time and time again in the history of both our countries.  As a nation that repeatedly carried out daring rescue operations, and as someone who was wounded in such a mission and lost a brother in the Entebbe rescue, Israelis and I, we know what a bold decision you took.  President Trump, Donald, my dear friend, once again your decisive leadership brought another great victory to America.  I salute you!" he added.

The U.S. sent guns to anti-regime protesters in Iran amid the wider war against Tehran, President Donald Trump confirmed to Fox News on Sunday.

Trump made the comment during an interview with Fox News' Try Yingst, saying the U.S. delivered the weapons through the Kurds.

"We sent them a lot of guns. We sent them through the Kurds. And I think the Kurds kept them," Trump said.

"We sent guns to the protesters, a lot of them. And I think the Kurds took the guns," he added.

The White House on Friday proposed a sweeping fiscal year 2027 budget that would dramatically increase military spending to roughly $1.5 trillion while cutting billions from domestic programs, marking a sharp shift in federal priorities toward national security and border enforcement.

The proposal outlines roughly $1.5 trillion in total defense resources, a figure the administration says is needed to address growing threats from China, Russia and other adversaries.

The request includes about $1.1 trillion in base discretionary funding for the Department of War, along with an additional $350 billion in mandatory funding to support priorities such as munitions production and expansion of the defense industrial base.

If enacted, the plan would represent one of the largest increases in U.S. defense spending in decades, though the total includes a mix of discretionary funding and mandatory resources that are not typically combined in standard Pentagon budget comparisons.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Morgan Phillips.

President Donald Trump issued a profanity-laced threat against Iran's regime on Sunday, demanding that they "open the f****** strait."

Trump gave Iran a Monday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. begins targeting Iran's energy infrastructure.

"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

Trump earlier announced that he would be holding a press conference at the White House on Monday alongside members of the military.

President Donald Trump says he and members of the military will hold a press conference at the White House on Monday after the successful rescue of the second F-15E crew member shot down over Iran.

Trump said the crew member, a colonel, is "seriously wounded," but offered no further details about his injuries.

"We have rescued the seriously wounded, and really brave, F-15 Crew Member/Officer, from deep inside the mountains of Iran. The Iranian Military was looking hard, in big numbers, and getting close. He is a highly respected Colonel," Trump wrote.

"This type of raid is seldom attempted because of the danger to 'man and equipment.' It just doesn’t happen! The second raid came after the first one, where we rescued the pilot in broad daylight, also unusual, spending seven hours over Iran," he continued.

"An AMAZING show of bravery and talent by all! I will be having a News Conference, with the Military, at the Oval Office, on Monday, at 1:00 P.M. God Bless our great MILITARY WARRIORS!" Trump added.

Two relatives of slain Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani living in Los Angeles were taken into custody by federal agents after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards, officials said.

Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, identified as Soleimani’s niece, and her daughter were arrested and are now being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to an announcement Saturday from the State Department.

The Trump administration says Afshar has been a supporter of Iran’s "totalitarian, terrorist" regime.

"Afshar is the niece of deceased Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani," Rubio wrote on X. "She is also an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to our country as the 'Great Satan.'

"This week, I terminated both Afshar and her daughter's legal status and they are now in ICE custody, pending removal from the United States."

In January 2020, a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed Soleimani during President Donald Trump’s first term in office.

While living in the U.S., Afshar "promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated attacks against American soldiers and military facilities in the Middle East, praised the new Iranian Supreme Leader, denounced America as the 'Great Satan,' and voiced her unflinching support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated terrorist organization," the State Department said.

"[Afshar] pushed this propaganda for Iran’s terrorist regime while enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles, as attested to by her frequent posting on her recently deleted Instagram account," the department said.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Sophia Compton.

President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz entered its second day on Sunday.

Trump warned the regime that "all hell will rain down" on it if a deal isn't reached, threatening to target Iran's energy infrastructure.

“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

"Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!" he added.

Trump has demanded Iran fully abandon its nuclear weapons capabilities — including halting enrichment — while also curbing its missile program and regional activity in exchange for potential sanctions relief.

U.S. forces have located and evacuated the missing weapons systems officer who was downed over Iran, two senior US officials and multiple well placed sources in the region confirmed to Fox News.

The airman had been unaccounted for after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down, triggering an intense search-and-rescue operation in hostile territory.

Details remain limited, but reports indicate U.S. personnel reached the service member behind enemy lines in Iran and successfully extracted him, with all personnel now safely out of the country.

More details will be reported as they become available.

Fox News' Jennifer Griffin and Michael Sinkewicz contributed to this report.