Ghost: The Legacy of a Legend

Chapter 29 - The Impact of the Iran Mission

The year 2010 marked a time of reflection and surprise within the global intelligence and special operations community. While the most secretive missions were never made public, among those operating in the shadows, a story began to circulate with intensity. The story of a single man, a British soldier, who single-handedly rescued an agent trapped in one of the most dangerous regions in the world: Iran.

Although the precise details were kept strictly confidential, rumors quickly spread throughout the bases and headquarters of the SAS, DEVGRU, Delta Force, and even intelligence agencies such as the CIA and MI6. The mission, conducted with an unparalleled level of precision and lethality, revealed a side of Harry that many had not yet fully understood. The shadow operator everyone called "Ghost" had outdone himself once again, this time on a mission many considered impossible.

At the SAS base, hushed conversations ran through the corridors. Veteran soldiers who had faced the most diverse missions shared their stories in silence, trying to understand how someone could have done what Harry did in Iran.

"Did you hear about Ghost?" one of the sergeants whispered to another during a shooting practice.

"Yes, I did. I don't know if I believe it, but they say he single-handedly took out an entire elite Iranian unit."

"They say he did the impossible," the senior sergeant added. "He went in, rescued the hostage, and took out everyone in his way. And he came back without a scratch."

Respect for Harry, which was already immense, grew even more. Within the SAS, he was already a legend, but this particular mission cemented his reputation as one of the greatest operators in history. And not just in the UK, but among special forces around the world.

Meanwhile, within the intelligence agencies, Harry's name became even more feared and respected. At MI6, his exploits were not only admired; they were seen as necessary to the preservation of national security. Among analysts and spies, there was a consensus that Harry was an asset that few other countries possessed.

At the CIA, field agents who had crossed paths with Harry over the years also heard about the mission. Some were silent in surprise, while others, especially those with a deep respect for elite operatives, gathered to discuss what he had done.

"If half of this is true, he really is Ghost," said one of the CIA agents. "A man who moves in the shadows and does the impossible."

The impact was felt not only in the SAS and MI6. DEVGRU, the famous US special operations unit, was also impressed. Among the elite operators of DEVGRU, where respect was earned by merit and combat results, the name "Ghost" began to be mentioned in private conversations.

"Ghost?" asked one of the veteran DEVGRU operators. "I've heard of him. A Brit, right? He did something in Iran that even we couldn't do."

"That's right," replied another operator. "I heard he killed almost a dozen men single-handedly, rescued the hostage, and then got out before anyone could react."

Delta Force, another elite US unit, also heard about the mission. Between the two special forces, the SAS and Delta Force, there had always been a mutual respect. But Harry, with this mission, had raised the bar for inter-unit cooperation.

At Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II was one of the few people outside the military and intelligence community who knew the full details of the mission. Although the specifics could never be released to the public, she knew what Harry had done and the impact it would have on the security of the United Kingdom.

"The country owes Sir Harry more than it can ever say," she said in a private conversation with her advisers.

She knew the world would never know the magnitude of Harry's achievements, but to her, that didn't matter. What mattered was that the United Kingdom had a protector in the shadows, someone who would do whatever it took to ensure the security of the country and its allies.

To Harry, however, this was just another mission. Although he knew the impact he had made, he never considered himself special. In his mind, he had done what was necessary, what any other soldier could do.

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