U.S. Reportedly Destroys Its Own Aircraft After Rescue Operation

According to claims, a forward operating base was established approximately 50 km south of Isfahan to recover a downed pilot, where two C-130 aircraft landed. Two helicopters were then deployed from these aircraft to conduct the rescue mission. Following the operation, the C-130s became stuck in the dirt surface and were unable to take off.

To ensure the safe evacuation of all personnel, the U.S. military reportedly deployed smaller and lighter C-295 aircraft, which were used to extract personnel from the area.

It is claimed that U.S. warplanes were later dispatched to the region to destroy the remaining aircraft and helicopters in order to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands.