deception

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The CIA "executed a deception campaign to confuse the Iranians, who were desperately hunting for our airmen," whom Washington located as of Saturday morning, Ratcliffe said, without providing details on the deception efforts.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Hatley said no to both questions but showed the highest level of deception in both answers, according to an affidavit that Stafford later filed.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The CIA also carried out a deception operation to throw the Iranians off the airman’s track.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A senior administration official told The Times that Saturday’s mission began with a deception campaign launched by the CIA to throw off Iran’s military.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“It is amazing you survived. Their powers of deception ... almost any male hero would’ve fallen under their spell and been devoured.”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan