I led the controversial SAS Death on the Rock operation
- Posted on October 7, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
A former SAS commander breaks his silence regarding the 1988 Gibraltar operation, one of the most controversial military interventions during the Northern Ireland conflict. Through an exclusive interview, he reveals previously untold details about the tactical decisions and circumstances surrounding this pivotal moment that continues to spark debate and legal scrutiny decades later.
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I led the controversial SAS Death on the Rock operation
Ed*, the SAS commander leading one of the most contentious flash points of the Northern Ireland conflict, describes the moments leading up to the Gibraltar operation in March 1988 - and tells Sam Kiley how the fallout has lasted for decades
