In a chaotic and humiliating scene captured on video, Israeli troops screamed in terror and fled for their lives as Iran loyalists unleashed a devastating missile and drone attack on an IDF rescue operation in southern Lebanon early this morning.

The ambush targeted an Israeli medical evacuation team attempting to extract wounded soldiers from a forward position. As helicopters hovered low for pickup, a barrage of precision-guided rockets and explosive drones slammed into the landing zone. Panic erupted instantly. Soldiers were seen running desperately across open ground, screaming for cover as explosions ripped through their positions. Thick black smoke and flying debris engulfed the area, forcing the rescue helicopters to abort and pull back under heavy fire.

Iran-backed fighters, operating with coordinated precision, claimed the strike as a direct response to recent Israeli operations. The attack inflicted significant casualties and destroyed at least two armored vehicles supporting the rescue mission. Footage showing terrified IDF troops in full retreat has spread rapidly across the region, delivering a powerful psychological blow to Israeli morale.

This marks the second major setback for Israeli forces in under 48 hours, following the destruction of several Merkava tanks in a ᴅᴇᴀᴅly ambush. Despite mᴀssive U.S. support and repeated claims of dominance over Iran, the resilience of Iran’s proxy network continues to inflict painful losses on the ground.

While U.S. forces maintain strong control over the Strait of Hormuz and have delivered heavy blows to Iran’s conventional military, Tehran’s loyalist fighters are proving they can still strike effectively where it hurts most. The images of Israeli troops running in fear have ignited celebrations among Iran-aligned groups and raised fresh questions about the cost of prolonged conflict.

The incident highlights the dangerous reality on the ground: even as Iran’s main military infrastructure crumbles under American pressure, its shadow army remains a lethal and determined force capable of embarrᴀssing its adversaries.

The coming hours are critical as Israel prepares a response. However, today’s events serve as a stark reminder that this war is far from over — and that Iran’s loyalists are still willing and able to make the enemy bleed.