Operation Garden (Operation Garden of Eden)

Operation Garden of Eden, carried out in 2004, was a covert U.S. military mission aimed at capturing or killing high-ranking members of the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan’s mountains. The operation involved intelligence gathering, targeted raids, and the use of helicopters for swift action. Its goal was to dismantle insurgent leadership and disrupt militant networks to improve security and stability in the region. Although detailed specifics remain classified, it exemplifies the broader efforts during the conflict to target key terrorist figures and weaken enemy command structures.