Why Should We Care About America’s Extraordinary Rescue Mission in Iran?
About This Episode
The U.S. military executed a dramatic combat search-and-rescue operation deep inside Iran to recover a downed F-15E Strike Eagle crew. Ioannis Koskinas and Joe Felter discuss 48-hour planning timelines, aircraft losses, comparisons to Operation Eagle Claw, and warnings that tactical success doesn't guarantee strategic victory amid Middle East escalation risks.
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