U.S. And U.K. Did Not Give Israel a “Green Light” to Retaliate Against Iran

On July 29th, 2021, a drone strike hit an oil tanker off the coast of Oman, killing two of its crew, according to U.S. Navy officials. In the days following the news, reports stated that the U.S. and the U.K had accused Iran of the attack. 

Shortly after, a number of questionable news reports and social media users began claiming that the U.S. and the U.K. had given Israel the approval to retaliate against Iran, with some claiming that this response would likely take the form of military action. These social media posts have gained dozens and, in some cases, hundreds of interactions.