Trump Investigates Leak on Missing F-15E Crew Member in Iran

President Trump has initiated an investigation into a leak that revealed the status of a missing F-15E crew member in Iran. He expressed concerns that the leak may have compromised the safety of the operation to recover the airman. Trump warned that both the leaker and the journalist involved could face serious consequences if the source is not disclosed. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions following the downing of US military aircraft in Iran. As the administration seeks to identify the source of the leak, Trump emphasized the importance of national security in this matter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 6, 2026, 23:23 IST

Trump Addresses Leak of Sensitive Information

President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is actively investigating the source of a leak that disclosed the status of one of the two crew members from a downed US F-15E fighter jet, who remains unaccounted for in Iran. During a press briefing at the White House, Trump indicated that Iran might have become aware of the second airman due to a media report released on Friday. He emphasized that this information was not widely known until it was revealed by a 'leaker.' Trump stated, 'They didn’t know there was somebody missing until this leaker gave the information,' and confirmed that efforts are underway to identify the person responsible for the leak.

Trump cautioned that both the leaker and the journalist who published the report could face severe repercussions if the source of the information is not disclosed. He remarked, 'The person that did the story will go to jail if he doesn’t say.' Furthermore, he suggested that the administration might exert pressure on the media organization that released the information to disclose its source, framing the situation as a national security concern. 'We’re gonna go to the media company that released it and we’re gonna say, ‘National security. Give it up or go to jail,’' Trump asserted.

These remarks come in the context of rising tensions following the downing of US military aircraft in Iran and a precarious operation to recover the crew members. Trump implied that the leak could have jeopardized the situation by alerting adversaries to the presence of a second airman on the ground. No further information has been provided regarding the identity of the alleged leaker or the media outlet involved.