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A false rumor circulated online claiming Iranian state TV announced a major surprise. Multiple social media users and some news outlets reported the claim, citing an alleged quote about a world-altering event. However, major news agencies found no evidence supporting the announcement. The rumor's origin appears to be a since-deleted social media post. The unsubstantiated claim emerged amidst heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, following recent missile strikes and an Israeli airstrike on Iranian state TV.

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