Iran claims US rescue Op was cover to steal uranium: 'Daring rescue' or shifting narrative?

This edition of India First examines a high-stakes US military operation inside Iran to rescue a downed F-15E Strike Eagle pilot. While President Donald Trump hailed the mission as a success, Iranian spokesperson Esmail Baghaei characterised it as a deception operation targeting enriched uranium in Isfahan. Reports indicate significant US losses, including C-130s and Black Hawks, amid conflicting narratives regarding technical discrepancies at the rescue site. Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian aviation hubs, the Bushehr nuclear power plant vicinity, and the South Pars petrochemical facility to disrupt IRGC funding. Further developments include a proposed 'Islamabad Accord' ceasefire plan by Pakistan and the Rajya Sabha Chairman's rejection of an impeachment motion against India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, following opposition allegations. This report provides a comprehensive overview of escalating Middle East tensions, US-Iran military confrontations, and significant domestic political developments in India.