Viral Footage Does Not Show U.S. Preparations for a Military Strike Against Iran

Viral Footage Does Not Show U.S. Preparations for a Military Strike Against Iran

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Recently, social media users shared a video claiming to show U.S. preparations for a military strike on Iran, citing The New York Times.

U.S. preparations for a military strike on Iran

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New York Times Report:
The U.S. military has completed preparations for a possible strike against Iran, and its forces are ready for precision strikes if the decision is made pic.twitter.com/FPKIT4i80j

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