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CENTCOM Under Fire After Edited Post; Basra Fighter Jet Claim Sparks Backlash

Updated On: 06 March, 2026 04:07 PM IST

A controversy is brewing online after the US Central Command revised a statement related to reports of a fighter jet incident over Basra, Iraq. What began as unverified claims on social media quickly escalated into a global debate after CENTCOM edited its public messaging, prompting critics to accuse the US military of changing its narrative. The Pentagon has firmly denied that any US fighter jet crashed in Basra, dismissing viral claims circulating across social platforms. However, the revised wording in CENTCOM’s communication has triggered intense scrutiny, with users online questioning whether the aircraft was lost or shot down. WATCH

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