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During a risky rescue mission in Iran, the United States reportedly destroyed two military transport aircraft after they got stuck on a temporary runway.
The mission was launched to rescue the second crew member of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle. The jet had been shot down earlier, and one crew member was still missing, leading to a high-pressure rescue operation inside Iranian territory.
Aircraft Could Not Take Off
The aircraft involved were Lockheed C-130 Hercules planes, which are commonly used to carry troops and equipment.
Reports say these planes landed on a rough, makeshift airstrip to support the rescue team. However, the runway conditions were poor, and the planes got stuck. Because of this, they were unable to take off again.
US Forces Took a Tough Decision
As the situation became more dangerous, U.S. forces feared that the aircraft could be captured by Iranian forces.
To prevent this, they decided to destroy the planes themselves. This is a standard military step when equipment cannot be recovered and may fall into enemy hands.
Confusion Over What Happened
Iranian officials claimed that their forces destroyed several U.S. aircraft during the operation. However, other reports suggest that at least some of the damage was caused by U.S. forces themselves after abandoning the planes.
There is still no full official statement, so some details remain unclear.
Rescue Mission Still Carried Out
Despite losing the aircraft, the main goal of the mission was achieved. U.S. forces were able to rescue the second crew member after a difficult operation.
Tensions Remain High
This incident shows how dangerous such rescue missions can be, especially in enemy territory. It also highlights the growing tension between the United States and Iran.
More updates are expected as officials release further information about the operation.