WANA (Apr 05) – The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that the enemy’s attempt to rescue the pilot of a downed fighter jet has failed, stating that the operation was thwarted by timely action from Iranian forces.

 

Providing further details, the spokesperson said the enemy’s desperate efforts were foiled through what he described as divine assistance and timely measures, along with a coordinated joint operation carried out by Iranian forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Iranian Army, Basij forces, and law enforcement units.

 

He added that during the confrontation, hostile aircraft operating over southern Isfahan—including two Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 military transport aircraft—were targeted and destroyed.

 

The spokesperson emphasized that the aircraft were hit, caught fire, and are now burning following the response by Iranian forces.

A U.S. aircraft searching for the pilot of a downed fighter jet was destroyed in southern Isfahan. Social Media / WANA News Agency

A U.S. aircraft searching for the pilot of a downed fighter jet was destroyed in southern Isfahan. Social Media / WANA News Agency