500 soldiers wounded in attack on Tirana base: cover-up?
More than 500 wounded and billions in losses: Scott Ritter denounces a covert Iranian attack. Is Washington lying?
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500 soldiers wounded in Tirana: the war they're not telling you about
An Iranian ballistic missile attack on a US base in Tirana is said to have left more than 500 soldiers wounded, according to military analyst Scott Ritter. The former UN inspector claims the new Iranian missile destroyed Patriot batteries, radars and air defenses, causing billions of dollars in equipment losses. The figure contrasts with Washington's official silence, which has neither confirmed nor denied the casualties.
The story that defies the White House
While Tehran rearms and accelerates its missile program, alternative circles are denouncing a cover-up. Ritter argues that Trump, pressured by the revelations, is rushing into all-out war to divert attention. The destruction of equipment worth billions of dollars includes missile defense systems that were considered infallible.
Skepticism on social media
Not everyone buys the story. Some independent analysts are asking for sources beyond sensationalist videos, and point out that the United States rarely acknowledges losses until weeks later, if at all. Comparisons with previous incidents suggest the truth may lie somewhere in between: real casualties, but perhaps not as massive as claimed.
The unsettling fact: while the figures are debated, Iran keeps stockpiling long-range missiles and the international community looks the other way. Without independent confirmation, the gap between the official story and the leaks keeps widening.
An Iranian ballistic missile attack on a US base in Tirana is said to have left more than 500 soldiers wounded, according to military analyst Scott Ritter. The former UN inspector claims the new Iranian missile destroyed Patriot batteries, radars and air defenses, causing billions of dollars in equipment losses. The figure contrasts with Washington's official silence, which has neither confirmed nor denied the casualties.
The story that defies the White House
While Tehran rearms and accelerates its missile program, alternative circles are denouncing a cover-up. Ritter argues that Trump, pressured by the revelations, is rushing into all-out war to divert attention. The destruction of equipment worth billions of dollars includes missile defense systems that were considered infallible.
Skepticism on social media
Not everyone buys the story. Some independent analysts are asking for sources beyond sensationalist videos, and point out that the United States rarely acknowledges losses until weeks later, if at all. Comparisons with previous incidents suggest the truth may lie somewhere in between: real casualties, but perhaps not as massive as claimed.
The unsettling fact: while the figures are debated, Iran keeps stockpiling long-range missiles and the international community looks the other way. Without independent confirmation, the gap between the official story and the leaks keeps widening.
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