Satellite Images Show Dozens of Craters in Iran After Failed US Rescue

New satellite images reveal dozens of large craters in central Iran. The damage is linked to a recent, failed US military rescue mission. The images show multiple impact sites across a desert area. According to reports, the US operation aimed to recover the wreckage of a downed US drone. Iranian forces reportedly drove off the US team before they could complete their task. One distinct, circular crater is visible near the city of Isfahan. Debris from a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was found at this location. The F-15E is a advanced, twin-engine aircraft used for ground attacks. The extent of the cratering suggests a significant use of explosives. Analysts believe the US team attempted to destroy sensitive technology at the drone crash site. Neither the US nor Iranian governments have released official statements detailing the events. The mission's failure leaves the advanced drone's wreckage in Iranian hands. The incident marks a serious escalation in covert operations between the two nations.