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Briefing: No, Iran didn't publish a 'list' of 11 American cities to target

Strategic angle: A viral video claiming Iran has targeted 11 U.S. cities is misleading and unfounded.

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Updated 21 days ago
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Recent claims circulating on social media suggest that Iran has published a list of 11 American cities it intends to target. This assertion originated from a viral Instagram video posted on March 3.

Investigative efforts have revealed that there is no credible evidence supporting the existence of such a list or any direct connection to Iran.

The rapid dissemination of this misinformation highlights the ongoing challenges in managing and verifying information in digital spaces.