Iran claimed on Sunday that it had shot down two US C-130 support aircraft and two Black Hawk helicopters in Isfahan, southern Iran. They were destroyed during a US miss

"The last 48 hours offers some idea of what US ground operations inside Iran could entail, in terms of Iranian capabilities, risks, and scope for achievement."

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IAEA chief Rafael Grossi tells PBS Frontline that Iran's new underground enrichment facility in Isfahan remains uninspected, calling it an “object of interest".

Iran has alleged that the mission was “completely foiled,” even as Washington maintained the airman was recovered safely.

The US rescued a missing F-15E airman deep inside Iran with an incredibly complex and daring mission that involved SEAL Team 6, a CIA ruse, a hastily constructed forward air strip in hostile territory and patrols of friendly aircraft that gave the Air Force colonel cover.

The footage shows large, fiery explosions and clouds of smoke rising south of Isfahan. An enormous cloud of smoke rises between mountains on the outskirts of the city. The footage also shows what appears to be multiple smaller explosions.

Iran’s Law Enforcement Force has released footage allegedly showing a downed American C-130 support aircraft in Isfahan, along with pilot documents and equipment. Tehran claims the plane was shot down by police special forces during an operation against hostile aircraft.

President Trump just posted raw video of MASSIVE explosions lighting up the night sky over Isfahan, Iran — believed to be from U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hitting a major ammunition depot with bunker-buster bombs.

The remarks come amid reports of a US-backed “15-point plan” aimed at ending the conflict. Iranian officials, however, have dismissed the proposal outright.

Iranian media claims ID documents of a US Air Force Major, Amanda M. Ryder, were found at a destroyed aircraft site in Isfahan. The discovery comes amid escalating conflict, with reported US jet shootdowns and a disputed high-risk rescue operation.