Picture Tuesday, 28 July , 2026
Short Link:The U.S. military’s special operation to rescue a downed pilot in southern Isfahan has been deemed a historic failure, reminiscent of the Desert One disaster in 1980. This debacle highlights the effectiveness of Iran’s armed forces and their preparedness against foreign threats.
In this comprehensive engagement, all equipment deployed by Washington, including two HC-130 special operation aircraft, two Black Hawk helicopters, and two combat drones, was completely destroyed. This setback once again underscores the intelligence and operational shortcomings of the United States in the face of Iran’s defensive capabilities. While Western media have attempted to explain the failure with conflicting narratives and technical malfunctions, the absence of evidence regarding survivors has fueled speculation about the potential deaths of invading forces.