But, but they, they couldn't get the second guy quickly. And that is when the CIA went to work, which is the part of the story which is just truly incredible. They started putting out misinformation inside of Iran, claiming that America had actually gotten him. But we were having to in essence take him out by land on foot so that it would drive the soldier and these and these other warlords, et cetera, that were looking for him, these militias that are looking for him in the wrong direction. (06:24–06:32)
CLAIM
Asserts that the CIA spread misinformation in Iran claiming the pilot was already rescued.
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