Informed military sources revealed a tendency within the US military command to carry out bombing operations targeting its missing pilot inside Iranian territory. This step comes after the failure of traditional rescue attempts and the inability to reach the pilot's location, who went missing after his fighter jet was shot down about two days ago in an incident that shook military circles.
The US Army had officially admitted that an 'F-15E' fighter jet crashed over Iranian airspace last Friday. While international reports confirmed the rescue of one crew member, doubts still surround the fate of the second pilot, who has become the focus of an intense intelligence and field struggle between Washington and Tehran.
The sources explained that US forces have already begun launching intensive airstrikes on specific areas in the city of 'Kohgiluyeh' in the province of 'Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad'. These raids, according to the Iranian perspective, aim to eliminate the pilot at his potential location to prevent his capture by Iranian forces, which could constitute a major political and military bargaining chip.
Information received indicated that the American side had lost hope of recovering the missing 'flight crew' through commando operations or infiltration. As a result, current military efforts have focused on destroying several geographical points where the pilot is believed to be taking temporary refuge, in a strategy aimed at 'closing the file' permanently, even at a human cost.
Regarding Tehran's official position on the pilot's fate, military sources refused to disclose precise details about whether the pilot had indeed fallen into the hands of the Iranian armed forces. They merely indicated that Washington's narrative does not reflect the full truth, even questioning the details of the first pilot's rescue operation announced by America.
The sources warned that the issue of the pilots could turn into a new 'international scandal' for the United States, especially in light of the secrecy and cover-up policy pursued by the US administration. They considered that resorting to bombing the missing pilot reflects a state of confusion and panic about the political repercussions if he were to be presented to international media.
In a related context, the Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters announced the entry of new and advanced Iranian air defense systems into field service. The statement affirmed that these systems were the ones that countered recent air incursions, emphasizing the ability of local military industries to neutralize the latest Western air technologies in the country's skies.
The toll announced by the Iranian side included heavy losses for the US Air Force, including the downing of an 'F-35' fighter jet, which is considered the crown jewel of American military industries. The list also included three drones of the 'MQ-9' and 'Hermes' types, in addition to 'Black Hawk' helicopters and an 'A-10' ground support fighter.
Military reports also confirmed that Iranian air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles of the winged type, which are difficult to detect by traditional radars. This qualitative development in direct confrontation reflects the escalating tension in the region and the defensive capabilities that Tehran now possesses to confront air threats.
The military headquarters concluded its statement by affirming that Iranian forces are continuing to impose full control over national airspace using entirely locally manufactured technology. It stressed that the unveiling of these systems is taking place successively in real confrontation arenas, sending clear deterrence messages to any future attempts to violate Iranian sovereignty.
The Americans despaired of finding the pilot, which led them to launch raids on areas where he was likely to be, instead of carrying out a traditional rescue operation.
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Iranian accusations against Washington of attempting to eliminate its missing pilot to prevent his capture