A 3D graphic showing what appears to be a nuclear explosion in an unidentified city was aired on Iranian state media IRIB, in what has been described as an "editing error." From IRIB
Iranian state media says footage of simulated nuclear explosion was "editing error"
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2 hours ago|Iranian state-run broadcaster IRIB aired footage early Friday which appeared to show a simulated nuclear explosion over a city during a news segment. It later said it was an internal mistake.
The 3D graphic shows a bright flash appearing over an unidentified city, before a mushroom cloud rises up amid plumes of smoke. It rattled nerves inside Iran and sparked speculation online that the channel may have been hacked.
IRIB said afterward that “the airing of footage showing a nuclear explosion was the result of an editing error.” The outlet had not been hacked, an IRIB anchor said on air.
