Trump Explains Why US Destroyed Its Own Plane During Iran Rescue
US President Donald Trump has explained why American forces destroyed their own aircraft during the high‑risk rescue of a downed US pilot from inside Iran. Trump said the decision was taken after heavy aircraft became bogged down on sandy terrain and to prevent sensitive military equipment from falling into enemy hands. Lighter aircraft were then deployed to complete the extraction, as helicopters and special forces carried out the final phase of the operation.
