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As tensions between the US and Iran escalate, Donald Trump has drawn attention with his harsh statements.

In his latest remarks, Trump reiterated his ultimatum to Iran, saying, "I give Iran 10 days to make a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz. Time is running out; if there’s no result within 48 hours, all hell will break loose."

On the other hand, former National Security Advisor John Bolton sharply criticized the Trump administration after Iran shot down a US military aircraft. Bolton suggested that Trump might be in "panic mode" after Iran shot down an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet and targeted an A-10 Warthog aircraft. In an interview with CNN, Bolton said that the lack of direct statements from the White House "damages the credibility of the US government."

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It was reported that the pilots of the shot-down aircraft managed to eject and survive, and that US forces successfully rescued one pilot, while search efforts for the other pilot are still ongoing. Additionally, an American UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was also targeted by Iranian fire; however, the aircraft managed to escape the area.

Bolton stated that the capture of a pilot by Iran would not change the course of the war, but it would be "a propaganda victory for Iran." He also argued that the Trump administration acted without adequately considering the consequences of the military operation.

As the conflict enters its fifth week, Trump previously claimed that US strikes against Iran had severely weakened the country's air defense system as well as its naval and missile capabilities. Stating that the military operation codenamed "Operation Epic Fury" is "almost complete," Trump signaled that pressure on Iran would continue to increase.

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