Iran Accuses US of Cover Operation to Steal Enriched Uranium During F-15E Rescue
Cover ‘to steal enriched uranium’: Iran on US motives behind ‘daring’ operation for rescue of F-15E aviator
Hindustan Times
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Iran's foreign ministry claims that the US operation to rescue an F-15E pilot shot down over Iran was a cover for stealing enriched uranium. The US has denied these allegations, citing technical malfunctions in their aircraft during the mission.
- 01Iran alleges US rescue operation was a cover for uranium theft.
- 02The F-15E pilot was shot down by Iranian forces.
- 03US officials reported mechanical failures in two aircraft during the mission.
- 04Iran's military claims to have successfully foiled the US operation.
- 05Isfahan, where the operation took place, is home to Iran's largest nuclear research facility.
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Iran's foreign ministry has accused the United States of using a rescue operation for an F-15E pilot, shot down over Iranian territory, as a cover to steal enriched uranium. US President Donald Trump described the operation as 'daring', but Iranian officials, including spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, raised doubts about the authenticity of the operation, suggesting it was a deception to facilitate uranium theft. The incident occurred in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, far from where US forces attempted to land. Iran's military claimed the US operation was 'completely foiled', with several US aircraft reportedly forced to make emergency landings in southern Isfahan province after being hit. The US government stated that two MC-130J Commando II transport aircraft experienced mechanical failures, leading to their destruction to prevent sensitive equipment from being captured by Iranian forces. Isfahan is significant as it houses the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Centre, a key site in Iran's nuclear program, which the US and Israel suspect is aimed at developing nuclear weapons.
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The incident heightens tensions between the US and Iran, potentially affecting regional security and diplomatic relations.
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