An Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) official has ridiculed Washington’s efforts to portray the alleged rescue of a pilot in Iran as a success, saying the story recently published in the US media about the incident is “just fictional.”
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IRGC Dismisses US Claims of Pilot Rescue as Fictional
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September 16, 2026
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An IRGC official dismissed the US narrative regarding the alleged rescue of a pilot in Iran, labeling it as fictional. This statement reflects ongoing tensions between Iran and the US and highlights Iran's stance on foreign media portrayals.
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