US military releases videos said to show missile launches, aircraft take-offs during Iran conflict

The U.S. military on Monday (March 9) released footage it said showed missile launches and aircraft takeoffs during the Iran conflict. U.S. Central Command shared visuals of the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. and USS Gerald R. Ford conducting operations in support of Operation Epic Fury. Reuters was not able to independently verify the location or filming date of the videos, though no earlier versions were found online before March 9. In shot one, the ship’s mast, fire control radar, gun turret and superstructure matched file images of the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. In shot two, the flight deck layout aligned with file images of the USS Gerald R. Ford.