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US Military Deployed 150 Aircraft in Covert Operation Against Iran

April 6, 2026 at 07:35 PMBy AlphaScalaSource: businessinsider.com
US Military Deployed 150 Aircraft in Covert Operation Against Iran

Former President Trump revealed that the U.S. utilized a 150-aircraft deception strategy to facilitate a high-risk rescue operation in Iranian territory.

The United States military executed a high-stakes rescue mission involving more than 150 aircraft directed toward Iran. According to details shared by former President Donald Trump on Monday, the operation relied heavily on a calculated deception strategy designed to misdirect Iranian forces.

While the mission was underway, the tactical deployment of these aircraft served a dual purpose. Beyond the primary objective of securing the rescue, the fleet was strategically maneuvered to mislead Iranian military personnel who were actively searching for a missing American airman. By employing these diversionary tactics, U.S. forces were able to mask their true intentions and operational movements from local defensive units, ensuring the mission could proceed with a reduced risk of direct confrontation during the extraction process.