Video Does Not Show U.S. Frigate Sunk by Iran in Persian Gulf

Video Does Not Show U.S. Frigate Sunk by Iran in Persian Gulf

The video shows a British warship sinking during World War II (X)

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Recently, social media users circulated a video claiming to show a U.S. warship sinking in the Persian Gulf during the recent war with Iran, allegedly in footage released by a Chinese satellite.

China has released footage purportedly belonging to one of the American frigates that sank in the Persian Gulf.

🔴Çin, Basra Körfezi’nde batan Amerikan firkateynlerinden birine ait olduğu öne sürülen görüntüleri yayınladı. pic.twitter.com/8gLGOk8sPS

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