Video. Moment US strike sends massive fireball into sky over Iran’s Isfahan
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“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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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Iran_explosions
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isfahan
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
“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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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Ali_Khamenei
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— 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…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_underground_missile_ba…
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— 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…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_aviation_shootdowns_an…
“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.
“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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