The recent rescue operation to retrieve two US F-15 pilots from Iranian territory, known as 'Operation Epic Fury,' faced significant challenges, leading military officials to exclude President Donald Trump from the situation room for hours. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Trump's panic over the situation, particularly after the pilots went missing, prompted military leaders to keep him away to prevent any disruption. They believed his impatience could hinder the operation's success. Instead, Trump received updates only at critical junctures via phone. The decision was influenced by memories of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, a significant foreign policy failure that loomed large in the minds of those involved in the operation.