US military reenacts the kidnapping of Maduro? A large number of Delta Force troops are approaching Iran, and the MC-130 special aircraft has reappeared!

In early 2026, Venezuelan President Maduro was captured in a surprise raid by US Delta Force troops in the early morning, shocking the world. Since then, the White House has determined that the operation, code-named "Absolute Resolve," not only showcased the extreme capabilities of US special operations but also sent a clear signal to the world: the US military possesses this low-casualty yet effective decapitation capability.

Just a month later, a similar military configuration reappeared in the Middle East—this time, the target is suspected to be Iran.

The key evidence, according to the author, is the reappearance of the MC-130J "Commando II" special operations transport aircraft. This aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is not an ordinary transport vehicle but is specifically designed for low-altitude, nighttime, and enemy rear infiltration missions, known as the "Ghost in the Sky." It is equipped with terrain-following radar, infrared countermeasures, and aerial refueling capabilities, allowing special forces to be accurately delivered to target areas hundreds of kilometers away under conditions with no light and no navigational support. In the Venezuelan operation, it was this type of platform that, in conjunction with MH-47G and CV-22, completed a lightning raid on the presidential palace in Caracas.

Now, the MC-130J has been confirmed to appear in the Caucasus region. The US side publicly states that the aircraft is deployed to Armenia solely to provide logistical support for Vice President JD Vance's diplomatic visit on February 9. However, this explanation has obvious doubts. First, Armenia is not a regular diplomatic transit point for the US; second, the MC-130J is rarely used for escorting important officials—its original design and mission attributes are entirely focused on combat infiltration, not ceremonial flights. More intriguingly, at almost the same time, multiple C-17 transport aircraft, KC-135 refueling planes, and HC-130 battlefield rescue aircraft have gathered in eastern Turkey and Azerbaijan, which are standard supporting forces in the "Maduro model."

Additionally, multiple intelligence sources indicate that members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and some Delta Force personnel who participated in the Venezuelan operation have been transferred to the Middle East theater in late January. Although the Pentagon has not confirmed specific numbers and missions, the mobilization of special forces is usually highly secretive, and once traces appear publicly, it often means that the operation has entered the final preparation stage. Currently, negotiations between the US and Iran are at a stalemate, and it is not ruled out that the US may use this personnel deployment as a means to pressure Iran.