In this episode of India Today, anchor Gaurav Sawant discusses a high-stakes US special forces mission deep inside Iran. Joined by Daniel Silverberg, Managing Director of Capstone and former Pentagon official, and strategic expert Sandeep Unnithan, the panel analyses the rescue of a downed F-15E Weapon Systems Officer. While the operation successfully extracted the officer using Navy SEAL Team Six, it resulted in the reported loss of 12 US aircraft, including C-130s and helicopters destroyed on the ground. Silverberg notes that while the US maintains air superiority, Iran’s persistent air defence capabilities have surprised Washington. Unnithan highlights the unusual scale of the mission, suggesting the forces might have been pre-positioned for other objectives. The discussion also addresses the ‘elephant in the room’—Pakistan’s historical role in nuclear proliferation via the AQ Khan network—and the potential for renewed nuclear cooperation between Islamabad and Tehran if US influence in the region wanes. The debate concludes with insights into China’s potential role in mediating the conflict.
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