Watch: Iran fires missile towards US targets with 'GAME OVER USA' painted on it
Iranian state media released footage of a ballistic missile labeled 'GAME OVER USA' following a series of military strikes between Iran and the United States. Iran claims to have targeted US military facilities in the Gulf, while the US maintains its strikes were intended to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The report highlights a significant escalation in regional tensions and the use of propaganda in ongoing military conflicts.
Iranian state media on Monday released launch footage showing a ballistic missile bearing the words "GAME OVER USA" painted in red along its body, as Tehran continued its "eye-for-an-eye" military operation following recent US strikes on Iran.The footage, broadcast by Iranian state media, appeared to show the missile being launched toward what Iran said were American military targets in the Gulf. The authenticity of the video and the claims surrounding the strike could not be independently verified.The video was released hours after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had carried out a three-phase missile and drone operation targeting US military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait.According to the IRGC, the first phase targeted Jordan's Prince Hassan Airbase, while the second phase struck Bahrain's Sheikh Isa Airbase.
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