India, April 5 -- As search operations continued for the downed airman of a US F-15E fighter jet, Iran's diplomatic mission in Pakistan on Saturday issued a sharply worded response to a social media post urging prayers for his well-being, even as efforts to locate the missing crew member intensified from both the US and the Iranian side.

In a post on X, the embassy said, "Be sure your sons are more in danger with DJ Trump than in custody in Iran," and added, "Pray he's kept captive by Iran than found by US rescue teams." Track US-Iran war live updates.

It further stated that "as Muslim and civilised Iranians, we know how to treat captives in custody with dignity and respect."

The mission's remarks came after a social media user appeale...