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FACT CHECK: Did The US Sink An Iranian Spy Ship?

Posts Share with x It claims that the US has sunk an Iranian spy ship.

Verdict: False

There is no evidence that Zagros has sunk. Recent reports show that the ship is still in Iran.

Fact check:

The United States has raided a base in Yemen, where Hooty leaders are hiding. Reuters. Houthis is supported by Iran according to the outlet.

Social media users claim that the US has sunk the Zagros spy ship. One user reported that “Saudi Al Hadas is an Iranian “Zagros” reconnaissance (SIGINT) ship. The Iranian navy’s most advanced spy ship reportedly had been sunk into the Red Sea by the US.

This claim is wrong. Trustworthy media has not reported that Zagros has sunk. Also, a wider internet search did not yield results for this request.

Washington Examination Defence Reporter Mike Brest Tweet US officials told him the ship is still in Iran’s waters. Geoint Consultant, Chris Biggers, Posted Satellite images of a ship still in Iranian ports.

The BBC also exposed the claim, reporter Shayan Sardarizadeh. (Related: claims that Pam Bondi petitioned the court to nullify Anthony Fauci’s amnesty)

“The virus claims that the US attacked and sunk Zagros, an Iranian modern spy ship in the Red Sea. Zagros is currently in a port in Iranian waters and has not recently sailed in the Red Sea,” tweeted Sardarizadeh.

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