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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 17 MIN

#110: 155 Aircraft Over Iran – What the Official Rescue Story Isn’t Telling Us

from Think First with Jim Detjen

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth — use code THINKFIRST for up to 20% off.A U.S. fighter jet goes down over Iran.One pilot is recovered quickly.The second is rescued in a massive operation.That’s the story.But when you look closer — at the scale, the aircraft, the losses, and the timeline — something doesn’t quite add up.This wasn’t just a rescue mission.It was a contested operation deep inside hostile territory… involving over 150 aircraft, hundreds of personnel, and real-time decisions under fire.So what actually happened?In this episode of Think First, we walk through the facts, pressure-test the narrative, and explore why the story feels bigger than what’s being said — without jumping to conclusions.Because the real risk isn’t being fooled by a lie.It’s being overconfident in a partial truth.Support the showStay skeptical. Stay curious. #ThinkFirstRead and reflect at THNKfirst.com/framework

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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth — use code THINKFIRST for up to 20% off. A U.S. fighter jet goes down over Iran. One pilot is recovered quickly. The second is rescued in a massive operation. That’s the story. But when you look closer — at the scale, the aircraft, the losses, and the timeline — something doesn’t quite add up. This wasn’t just a rescue mission. It was a contested operation deep inside hostile territory… involving over 150 aircraft, hundreds of personnel, and real...

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