A recent report published by Tabnak linked unverified claims about possible US access to King Fahd Air Base near Taif with the city of Makkah, creating the impression that “Makkah had become a shield for US forces.” However, the original reports did not claim that Makkah or its holy sites were being used for military purposes. By placing Makkah at the centre of the headline, the story shifted from an unconfirmed military allegation to a highly emotional religious narrative, even though the available evidence does not support that conclusion.

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— Hajj Iran