Iran Claims US Rescue Operation in Isfahan Foiled
Iran military says US rescue operation used abandoned airport in southern Isfahan
The Economic Times
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Iran's military reported that a US operation to rescue a missing airman from a downed fighter jet was thwarted at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province. The operation allegedly involved the destruction of two C-130 transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters.
- 01Iran's military claims a US rescue operation was foiled.
- 02The operation took place at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province.
- 03Two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were reportedly destroyed.
- 04The operation was described as a deception and escape mission.
- 05The information was provided by Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a military spokesman.
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Iran's military announced on Sunday that a US operation aimed at rescuing a missing airman from a downed fighter jet was thwarted at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province, Iran. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, stated that the operation was planned as a deception and escape mission. During this operation, two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were reportedly destroyed. The Iranian military's claims highlight ongoing tensions between the two nations and raise questions about military operations in the region.
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This incident may escalate tensions between the US and Iran, affecting regional security dynamics.
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