"Operation Cyclone" was a covert operation conducted by the United States during the 1980s. Its primary goal was to support the Mujahideen, a group of Afghan fighters, in their resistance against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The operation involved providing military aid, training, and funding to the Mujahideen, aiming to weaken Soviet influence in the region. The operation is considered one of the largest covert actions in U.S. history. It played a significant role in the eventual withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in 1989. The long-term effects of Operation Cyclone contributed to the complex political landscape in Afghanistan and the rise of various factions in the years that followed.