CENTCOM Denies Iranian Claims of Captured US Soldiers as False
CENTCOM's one-line fact-check on American soldiers captured in Iran claims; 'lies and deceptions'
Hindustan Times
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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has categorically rejected Iranian allegations claiming that American soldiers were captured during the ongoing conflict, labeling these assertions as 'lies and deception.' This response follows comments from Iranian official Ali Larijani, who suggested that the US was concealing the capture by reporting troops as killed.
- 01CENTCOM dismissed Iranian claims of captured US soldiers as false.
- 02The statement labeled the allegations as 'lies and deception.'
- 03Ali Larijani, an Iranian official, claimed several US troops were taken prisoner.
- 04The US response aims to counter misinformation regarding troop safety.
- 05This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has firmly dismissed allegations from Iranian officials regarding the capture of American soldiers during the current conflict, describing the claims as 'lies and deception.' This response was prompted by remarks from Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who suggested that multiple US troops had been taken prisoner, alleging that the US government was attempting to conceal the situation by reporting these soldiers as killed. CENTCOM's rejection of these claims underscores the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, particularly in the context of military engagements. The situation reflects broader concerns about misinformation and the safety of troops deployed in conflict zones.
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