Iran is conducting a nationwide search for the U.S. pilot, with civilians carrying guns scrambling across mountains—this scene has left the White House utterly stunned!

The New York Times was the first to reveal that a U.S. military aircraft had been shot down inside Iran. Subsequently, Iran's national television publicly called on citizens to join the manhunt, offering substantial rewards. Meanwhile, Axios reported that the U.S. military has deployed all available rescue equipment but still hasn't fully regained control of the situation.

The Iranian local government announced special recognition and rewards for individuals or groups who capture or eliminate the pilot. A wealthy Iranian businessman even publicly offered a $50,000 bounty. The financial incentive has expanded the search beyond military forces into civilian hands.

In Khuzestan Province, Bakhtiari tribal fighters, armed with rifles, enthusiastically entered the mountainous terrain. Facing the camera, they declared: "Don’t worry—we’ll find him." Countless local residents joined the search teams, familiar with every trail and cave. For the U.S. military pilot, every Iranian civilian could potentially become a lethal threat.

In response, U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft are circling near Iran’s border, providing support to "Black Hawk" helicopters and C-130 transport planes penetrating deep into Iranian territory. U.S. special forces are racing against time to locate survivors before Iran does. According to the latest update from U.S. Central Command, a second crew member has been successfully located and rescued, safely arriving in Iraq. However, the authenticity of this news remains uncertain—it might just be a smokescreen.

Dao Ge believes Iran’s social mobilization capability has been severely underestimated. The U.S. military is accustomed to fighting conventional armies, but never anticipated Iran launching a rapid “people’s war.” When the hunters transform from a single military force into tens of thousands of ordinary citizens, the U.S. military is almost certain to fail. The White House likely never expected to be so unwelcome in Iran.

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