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Tensions between Iran and Israel are escalating following Iran's missile attacks on Israel in retaliation for alleged Israeli warplanes bombing the Iranian embassy in Syria. However, amidst this escalation, social media has become a breeding ground for misinformation regarding the military preparations of both countries, exacerbating the already volatile situation.

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A recent video posted on social media states that Iran has recently published a video of its hypersonic missiles with the message: "In 400 seconds to Israel." The post implies that it shows Iran's readiness for high-intensity attacks on Israel, featuring hypersonic missiles capable of reaching Israel in just 400 seconds.

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The video was also viral on Twitter; however, it has since been removed after many users questioned its veracity.

We decided to check the origins of this video, which implies that Iran has released the footage recently, and the test has been done recently to showcase their military strength to Israel.

Fact Check

Origin of the Video: The video in question originated from footage released by Tasnim, an IRGC (Iran associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) affiliated news outlet based in Tehran, Iran, on 21st November 2023. It purportedly depicts the test launch and impact strike of Iran's "Fattah-1" hypersonic missile.

Accuracy of Claims & Timeline: Therefore, the claims that the video is linked to the current war between Iran and Israel in 2024 are misleading. The footage was released in 2023, and Iran has posted content about its novel hypersonic missiles since 2022.

Nature of the Video: The video showcases the purported capabilities of Iran's hypersonic missile technology, specifically the "Fattah-1" missile. Iranian state media claims this missile “has a range of 1,400 kilometres and hits the target at a speed of Mach 13 to 15.” (16,052 km/h – 18,522 km/h)

Context of the Video: The release of the video in 2023 coincided with the unveiling of the "Fattah-2" missile. The system is reported to consist of a first-stage booster derived from the Kheybar-Shekan solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile and a manoeuvrable reentry vehicle (MaRV) powered by a sustainer motor. More details can be read here.

Iran's Fattah hypersonic ballistic missile could theoretically arrive in Israel in as little as seven minutes, which would leave little room for detection and interception, even for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system.

Here is another news report from the December 2022 unveiling of Iran’s first hypersonic missiles, which was mentioned as a ‘game-changer’ and one that could hit Israel within 400 seconds.

Iran's attack towards Israel, launched on Sunday, 14th April, included 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and at least 120 ballistic missiles. According to the Israeli military spokesman, Rear Adm Daniel Hagari, the vast majority of the projectiles were intercepted outside the country’s borders, and a “small number of hits were identified”. In a base located in southern Israel, “minor damage occurred to the infrastructure”.

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Title:Iran’s Hypersonic Missile Video From 2023 Viral As A Recent Posting!

Written By: Kalana Krishantha

Result: Misleading

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