US disaster in Isfahan showed Iran’s geography a ‘quagmire’ for invaders: General

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force says Iran’s geography is a “prison and a quagmire” for any ground invader, citing the US botched operation in Isfahan as a prime example.

Brigadier General Mohammad Karami emphasized Thursday that the failed US operation in the central region of Shahreza demonstrated the consequences of attempting to infiltrate Iran.

He stated that the Pentagon and the CIA jointly carried out the operation with more than 500 personnel and extensive resources, including nearly $1 billion in technical, military, and human investments.

Despite the efforts, the mission was halted, and the US forces were forced to retreat after Iranian forces dealt them a crushing blow.

“The disastrous failure of the US forces in Isfahan is a clear example of how Iran’s geography becomes a trap for any aggressor,” General Karami said.

Information obtained by Press TV has also revealed that the recent US-Israeli operation ended in a major strategic defeat for the enemy.

Press TV Exclusive: US suffered major strategic defeat in failed Isfahan operation

Information obtained by Press TV regarding the recent operation by the American-Israeli coalition in the central Isfahan province reveals a major strategic defeat for the enemy.

According to exclusive details, the US and possibly Israeli forces conducted extensive aerial reconnaissance ahead of the raid, during which they lost several aircraft, including at least one A-10 Thunderbolt II and two Black Hawk helicopters.

These initial operations set the stage for a disastrous mission orchestrated by the White House.

Contrary to the official narrative of a rescue operation for a downed F-15 pilot, Press TV’s investigation confirmed that the real objective was to infiltrate and attack one of Iran's nuclear facilities in Isfahan.

The landing site for the C-130 transport aircraft was chosen near a critical nuclear site, and Iranian forces had anticipated the operation.

When the first C-130, carrying U.S. special forces, landed on an abandoned dirt airstrip, it veered off the runway. As a second C-130 approached with support equipment, Iranian forces struck, forcing an emergency landing.

American commandos were trapped, and the operation quickly shifted from a nuclear infiltration to a desperate rescue attempt.

Despite efforts to extract the trapped forces, many soldiers abandoned equipment, including an officer’s identification, as they fled. US fighter jets bombed their own aircraft to prevent them from falling into Iranian hands.

Speaking during a visit to security units in western Iran on Thursday, General Karami underscored the importance of Iran’s unique defense strategy, which has been tailored to the country’s specific conditions.

He stated that Iran’s defense model is unlike any other in the world, relying on a decentralized structure and asymmetric tactics.

Karami highlighted the role of over 17 million volunteers, alongside military and Basij units, in forming a powerful national defense network. This, he said, reflects the unwavering determination of Iran’s armed forces and the people of Iran.

The commander added that Iran’s military forces have established a multilayered security belt across the country, making it nearly impossible for adversaries to execute successful military operations.

He credited the confusion experienced by enemy forces on the battlefield to the preparedness and resilience of Iran’s defense units.

“The enemy’s confusion in the battlefield is the product of Iran’s military readiness,” Karami stated, expressing full confidence in the strength and unity of Iran’s defense forces and the resolve of the Iranian people.

The US and Israel launched an unprovoked war against Iran on February 28, assassinating Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior officials and military commanders as well as hundreds of civilians.

General Karami stressed that the war led to the creation of “unique convergence and synergy between the country’s defensive pillars and the Armed Forces.”

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