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Monday, March 2, 2026
‘Fake news’: Netanyahu’s office dismisses Iran army claims PM’s fate unclear after purported Jerusalem missile attack
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office dismisses as “fake news” an Iranian claim that the premier’s fate is unclear after a missile attack targeting Jerusalem. (Netanyahu later visits the scene of yesterday’s deadly Beit Shemesh missile strike and delivers remarks.)
In a video statement carried by the semi-official Fars news agency, a military spokesman claims that Iran’s Khaibar missiles successfully struck Netanyahu’s office and the home of Air Force chief Tomer Bar in a surprise attack.
There were no reports of any missile impacts in Jerusalem after air raid sirens sounded in the capital about two hours ago. Netanyahu’s office is, by all accounts, intact.
The Iranian spokesman also claims that Iran downed three American fighter jets over Kuwait. The US says the three were accidentally hit by friendly fire from Kuwait’s air defenses.
The Iranian regime has been known to oversell its military achievements for propaganda purposes.
The Times of Israel Community.