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Fact Check: Does Video Show US Bombing 'Drawings' of Iran Jets?

Fact Check: Does Video Show US Bombing 'Drawings' of Iran Jets?

Summary

A video that claims to show the U.S. bombing fake outlines of Iranian jets at an airfield has gone viral. The footage appears to actually be from a previous Israeli strike and shows decoy aircraft instead of real jets. The video sparked debate about whether expensive weapons were used on these fake targets.

Key Facts

  • A viral video shows bombs hitting what seem to be outlines of jets at a Tehran airport.
  • The video claims to be U.S. strikes on Iranian jets, but it actually shows an Israeli strike from June 2025.
  • The claims about the video come from a social media account with millions of views.
  • Iran is known to use decoy jets to trick potential attackers into wasting resources.
  • These decoy jets reportedly were moved to underground bases before any conflict began.
  • The Israel Defense Forces shared similar footage, claiming the targets were mock-ups.
  • There is no verified evidence that real Iranian planes were hit in this video.

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