Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on stranded pilot rescue and Artemis 2 mission

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on stranded pilot rescue and Artemis 2 mission

Author: Newstalk ZB April 6, 2026 Duration: 5:54

In a Truth Social post Donald Trump announced the successful rescue of a missing crew member of a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran. 

Although Iran's military claims the US operation was "completely foiled."

Meanwhile, the historic Artemis 2 mission enters it's fifth day.

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