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Tehran Asserts US Aircraft Were Shot Down During Rescue Operation

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted an image on X purportedly showing the aftermath of the incident. Footage from state television has been circulating, detailing the alleged downing of a C-130 aircraft and two Black Hawks. The Khatam al-Anbiya military joint headquarters issued a statement claiming that Iranian forces had successfully targeted and destroyed enemy aircraft in southern Isfahan in response to a hostile rescue mission by the US.

This statement from the Iranian side reflects their immediate reaction to the incident, framing it as a victory. However, it contrasts with the US narrative, which has questioned Iran’s air defense capabilities. The Iranian perspective portrays the downing of multiple aircraft as a significant achievement, countering US claims.

Against this backdrop, tensions remain high, with Washington issuing warnings about potential infrastructural attacks in the coming days and hours, underscoring the gravity of the situation.

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