Reuters World News US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks
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Apr 4, 2026 
Phil Stewart, national security reporter, walks through the U.S.-Iran hostilities and the search for a missing pilot. Max Hunder, international affairs reporter, explains Ukraine’s pitch to Gulf states on counter-drone trade. Dawn Shmolesky, business reporter, breaks down Netflix’s push to build franchises after recent hits and costly flops.
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Missing U.S. Pilot Puts Pressure On U.S. Campaign
- U.S. forces face a difficult rescue as one American pilot remains behind enemy lines after Iran shot down two warplanes.
- Phil Stewart highlights the political cost: the shootdown is a propaganda victory that complicates an unpopular war and could take a long time to resolve.
Iran Signals Conditional Openness To Talks
- Iran claims openness to talks via Pakistan while denying it refused discussions about Islamabad.
- The messaging balances willingness to engage diplomatically with refusal to meet Trump's demands, signaling negotiation without capitulation.
Ukraine Trades Drone Expertise For Strategic Support
- Ukraine is exporting counter-drone expertise to Gulf states as a strategic offer during Zelensky's tour.
- Max Hunder explains Kyiv trades drone-defeat know-how and possible tech for Patriots, cash, or long-term security partnerships.