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Video. Moment US strike sends massive fireball into sky over Iran’s Isfahan

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 82 words · By Frederique Mauduit
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What to know about Video. Moment US strike sends massive fireball into sky over Iran’s Isfahan

Large explosions and fires were recorded over the central Iranian city of Isfahan early on March 31.

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What happened

Large explosions and fires were recorded over the central Iranian city of Isfahan early on March 31.

Why it matters

Footage shows fireballs and columns of smoke rising into the night sky, with multiple blasts visible over surrounding areas.

Common ground

Isfahan is home to a major air base as well as nuclear-related facilities.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Iranian authorities have previously reported casualties since the start of the conflict.”
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No evidence is provided to confirm casualties reported by Iranian authorities since the start of the conflict. The claim cannot be verified with the given sources.
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Claim 2: “Isfahan is home to a major air base as well as nuclear-related facilities.”
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No evidence is provided to confirm Isfahan's possession of a major air base or nuclear-related facilities. The claim cannot be verified with the given sources.
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Claim 3: “Large explosions and fires were recorded over the central Iranian city of Isfahan early on March 31.”
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Wikipedia entries mention 2020 Iran explosions (which include Isfahan) and a 2026 Iran war timeline, but no specific event on March 31, 2026, is confirmed. The evidence does not directly corroborate the claim's date or details.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 Iran explosions were a series of eleven explosions in Iran, including at an advanced centrifuge assembly facility, alleged missile sites, petrochemical centers, power plants, a nuclear enrich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Iran_explosions
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Isfahan (Persian: اصفهان [esfæˈhɒːn] ) is a city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located 440 k…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isfahan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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Claim 4: “Footage shows fireballs and columns of smoke rising into the night sky, with multiple blasts visible over surrounding areas.”
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Evidence references the 2026 Iran war and missile bases but lacks specific confirmation of fireballs, smoke columns, or blasts on March 31, 2026. The claim's details are not directly supported by the provided sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, was assassinated in Tehran as part of a series of Israeli airstrikes aimed at high-ranking Iranian officials. Khamenei's death was confir…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Ali_Khamenei
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — According to Iranian authorities, Iranian underground missile bases or silos (Persian: پایگاه های موشکی زیرزمینی ایران), also known as the Missile Cities (Persian: شهرهای موشکی) exist in all provinces…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_underground_missile_ba…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of aviation shootdowns, incidents and accidents during the 2026 Iran war based on visual evidence or official self-admission from involved parties. It includes proven helicopters, fixed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_aviation_shootdowns_an…
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