SOURCE: AFI
Iranian outlet Shajab News sparked online amusement and disbelief after it posted a pinned message alleging that Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft were deployed to protect Israeli fighter jets in a multinational operation. The Arabic-language post, viewed over 14,500 times and shared among its 27,000+ subscribers on Telegram, claimed that Indian, Moroccan, Emirati, Saudi, and other allied aircraft jointly participated in a coordinated aerial defense mission.
However, the sensational claim has been widely dismissed by defense analysts and netizens alike as speculative and baseless, with no evidence or official confirmation from any of the countries mentioned.
The Shajab News post offers no verifiable details—such as dates, locations, or visual confirmation—to support the alleged operation. Despite the dramatic narrative, there has been no statement from the Indian Air Force, the Israeli Ministry of Defense, or any of the other nations cited.
The response from India’s defense community has ranged from mockery to measured skepticism. Many pointed to Shajab News’ history of pushing unverified and conspiratorial content, often lacking even the most basic sourcing. Indian analysts questioned how a nation like India—traditionally non-aligned and careful in its Middle Eastern engagements—would suddenly be involved in such a complex and unlikely military alignment without any diplomatic leaks or satellite confirmation.
“It reads like fan fiction,” commented one Indian military analyst. “You’re telling me India, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Morocco—all of whom have differing levels of diplomatic relations and military doctrines—jointly launched an aerial protection mission without a single credible source backing it up?”
On Indian social media, the claim has already been reduced to a subject of ridicule. Memes comparing the claim to outlandish spy thrillers flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter), with users mocking the outlet’s credibility. The phrase “Bollywood Air Force Alliance” trended briefly, with users sarcastically praising India’s alleged role as “global air marshal.”
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