Iranian bloggers claim Mossad agents secretly paved an asphalt road near Isfahan in a remote desert area, allegedly creating a landing strip for U.S. aircraft and helicopters.

•⁠ ⁠The road was reportedly prepared in advance for the rescue mission involving an American pilot whose aircraft was shot down inside Iran, while another crew member hid in the mountains before being extracted.

•⁠ ⁠If true, the claim would point to an extraordinary covert logistical operation carried out deep inside Iranian territory without detection.

•⁠ ⁠Iranian officials have argued the rescue mission may have been cover for a wider operation near Isfahan.