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MEA FactCheck denies claim that US asked India for military support to bomb Iran, calling the social media posts fake and fabricated, urging public vigilance.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has debunked a fake social media claim that US asked India to provide military support to attack Iran. In a social media post, MEA called the claims “fake and fabricated” and urged people to stay alert against such posts.
“Fake News Alert! Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims and posts on social media!” MEA posted on X.
The photo shared by MEA stated: “Breaking News: The US has asked permission from India to support a military asset that will be used to bomb Iran from Western India. In bureaucratic terms it means an interpretation of the LEMOA.”
Six Indians Lost Lives In ‘Various Incidents’
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said six Indian nationals have lost their lives while one remains missing in “various incidents”.
At an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, Aseem R Mahajan, said, “Late yesterday night, we received information regarding the tragic demise of an Indian national, during an attack in Riyadh on March 18.”
“We express our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. Our Mission in Riyadh is in touch with the family and closely co-ordinating with local authorities for the early return of the mortal remains to India,” he was quoted as saying by PTI.
March 21, 2026, 12:08 IST
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