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Iran Claims Destroyed US Aircraft; Washington Denies Amid Escalating Information War
Iran Claims Destruction of US Aircraft During Isfahan Mission
Iran has asserted that it destroyed multiple U.S. military aircraft, including C-130 transports and Black Hawk helicopters, during a rescue mission in Isfahan. The IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) described the operation as a "failed attempt masked as success," further accusing former U.S. President Donald Trump of employing "psychological warfare" to conceal a defeat.
Escalating Information Warfare and Military Conflict
Iranian media outlets have reported intense overnight activities, including drone interceptions and explosions across various provinces. However, certain claims, such as alleged U.S. casualties, remain unverified and have been denied by Washington. Iran's leadership has openly mocked U.S. victory claims, underscoring a growing information war that runs parallel to the intensifying military conflict between the two countries.
*Source: YouTube: Times of India (2026-04-05)*
