Video Does Not Depict Iran Testing a Nuclear Weapon

Video Does Not Depict Iran Testing a Nuclear Weapon

The video shows the U.S. Castle Bravo nuclear test in 1954 (X)

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Recently, social media users circulated a video showing a massive explosion and a mushroom-shaped cloud, claiming it depicted a nuclear test allegedly conducted by Iran in the Iranian desert.

Iran testing a nuclear weapon in the Iranian desert.

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Initial reports from Armenian sources indicate they have detected an Iranian nuclear test in the Iranian desert 🔥☠️
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