A Daring Rescue Behind Enemy Lines
The Daily
04/07/26
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Over the weekend, the U.S. military pulled off a risky mission to save an injured airman whose fighter jet had been shot down in Iran.
Eric Schmitt, who covers national security for The New York Times, explains how Washington pulled it off.
Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times based in Washington.
Background reading:
- Inside the harrowing race against time to find the U.S. airman in Iran.
- Analysis: Iran’s downing of a plane and the U.S. rescue leave both sides dangerously emboldened.
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Trump’s Lonely War
April 6
•31m
As the war in Iran drags on, President Trump keeps signaling that it is about to end. But the fighting shows no signs of letting up. All the while, America’s closest allies in Europe continue to refuse Mr. Trump’s demands for help.
Mark Landler, who covers trans-Atlantic relations for The New York Times, explains why European countries want no part in this war.
Guest: Mark Landler, the Paris bureau chief of The New York Times, who covers France, as well as trans-Atlantic relations and the future of Europe.
Background reading:
- Mr. Trump has lashed out at Europe for its lukewarm support against Iran.
- Analysis: As American and Israeli warplanes bomb Iran, European allies have been left on the sidelines.
Photo: Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times
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A Cease-Fire in Iran
April 8
•26m
Warning: This episode contains strong language.
The United States and Iran announced a two-week cease-fire last night, shortly before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz or to potentially see its “whole civilization” destroyed.
David E. Sanger, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what led to this last-minute deal and what it will take to make it stick.
Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Mr. Trump found his offramp with Iran, but the causes of the war remain unresolved.
- Here is the latest on the Middle East.
Photo: Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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