On-Site Video! Large Amount of U.S. Military Aircraft Wreckage Exposed

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On April 6 local time

The U.S. side disclosed details of the rescue operation for the pilot

The U.S. and Iran each have their own version

Trump stated

U.S. special forces withdrew from Iranian territory with zero casualties

Iran, on the other hand, claims that several U.S. soldiers were killed

U.S. military aircraft wreckage left in Iran

Footage exposed

At a press conference held at the White House on the afternoon of April 6, Trump revealed details of the U.S. military's operation to rescue the crew of the F-15E that crashed on the 3rd.

A reporter from the Central Station stationed in Iran also obtained several exclusive videos shot that day, almost at the same time as the U.S. press conference, showing the wreckage of U.S. military aircraft left in the southern region of Isfahan Province, Iran, after the rescue operation.

After the U.S. military rescue operation, a large amount of U.S. military aircraft wreckage was left in Iran

Trump: Zero casualties in the rescue and withdrawal

Iran: Several U.S. soldiers were killed

According to Trump, he ordered the U.S. military to take all necessary measures to bring the pilots back to the U.S. Subsequently, within a few hours, the U.S. military conducted the first rescue operation, mobilizing 21 military aircraft deep into Iranian airspace. The second rescue operation gathered as many as 155 various aircraft, including 4 bombers, 64 fighters, 48 aerial refueling aircraft, 13 rescue aircraft, and other support types, and destroyed two transport aircraft that were stuck in the sand. Trump summarized that U.S. special forces ultimately engaged in combat with Iran, rescued the trapped personnel, and withdrew from Iranian territory with zero casualties.

However, the statements of "the U.S. military destroyed two transport aircraft stuck in the sand" and "withdrew from Iranian territory with zero casualties" are clearly inconsistent with the information previously released by the Iranian military.

According to a battle report released on the 5th by the spokesperson of the Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, two "Black Hawk" helicopters and two C-130 transport aircraft were shot down during the U.S. operation, resulting in multiple U.S. soldiers being killed.

The next day, the Iranian military issued a statement saying that four Iranian army officers were killed the previous day during the confrontation with the U.S. rescue operation in southern Isfahan Province. The statement said that in the early hours of the 5th, the Iranian military, during a battle with the U.S. military, used a shoulder-fired missile to hit a U.S. aircraft, and was subsequently attacked by other U.S. aircraft, ultimately leading to the deaths of four officers, including a brigadier general and a colonel.

The U.S. claims to have conducted deceptive operations

Iran claims it was to steal enriched uranium

U.S. President Trump and the CIA both mentioned that the U.S. military used deceptive operations during the rescue, attempting to mislead the enemy after determining the location of the missing personnel. According to the CIA, this deceptive operation aimed to create confusion among the Iranian personnel searching for the U.S. pilots.

The Iranian side had previously mentioned on the 6th that there were many doubts about the U.S. rescue operation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei stated that the area where the U.S. pilot was allegedly located was in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, while the area where the U.S. conducted the rescue operation was in central Iran, with a significant distance between the two. Baghaei emphasized that this U.S. operation could be a "cover operation" aimed at stealing enriched uranium, and this possibility should not be overlooked, calling this operation a "disastrous scandal" for the U.S.

Source: CCTV Military Comprehensive CCTV News, CMG International News

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Special Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
21 aircraft in first rescue operation; 155 aircraft in second rescue operation
Activity
U.S. military conducted rescue operations for downed F-15E crew; engaged in firefights with Iranian forces
Location
Isfahan Province · Iran
Unit
U.S. Armed Forces
Time
April 6, 2023
Equipment
F-15EBlack Hawk helicoptersC-130 transport aircraftbombersfighter jetsrefueling aircraftrescue aircraft
Summary

On April 6, 2023, U.S. military forces conducted rescue operations in Isfahan Province, Iran, to recover crew members from a downed F-15E. The operation involved 21 aircraft in the first wave and 155 in the second, leading to engagements with Iranian forces. While President Trump claimed zero U.S. casualties, Iranian reports indicated multiple fatalities among U.S. soldiers during the conflict.

Key Facts
  • U.S. conducted rescue operations for downed F-15E crew on April 6, 2023.
  • Trump claimed zero casualties for U.S. forces during the operation.
  • Iran reported multiple U.S. soldiers killed during the rescue efforts.
  • U.S. used deception tactics to mislead Iranian forces during the operation.
  • Two U.S. aircraft were destroyed during the operation.