Question Emerge After Iran State Media Warns Kenya Could Join U.S., Israel War

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The broadcaster, quoting an expert, suggested the reserves could be deployed in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, but provided no evidence to support the claim.

The post, which appeared on IRIB's official X account on Thursday, July 9, quoted what it described as an international affairs expert who alleged that both Kenya and Nigeria had military reserves that would 'enter the field at the appropriate time'.

It read: "Kenya and Nigeria also possess strategic military reserves that will enter the field at the appropriate time."

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Nonetheless, the broadcaster did not explain what the alleged strategic military reserves were , provide any supporting evidence, or clarify why Kenya and Nigeria were mentioned in relation to the conflict.

The post was subsequently deleted without explanation, prompting speculation over whether it had been published in error or whether it reflected the personal views of the guest expert rather than the official position of the Iranian government.

As of Saturday, July 11, neither the Kenyan government nor the Nigerian government had issued an official response to the claims made by the leading Iranian broadcaster.

Similarly, Iranian authorities have also not clarified whether the remarks represented the government's position or were explicitly the opinion of the said analyst.

The claims quickly spread across social media, generating widespread debate among Kenyans over the country's alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict.

Many users questioned why Kenya had been mentioned in the statement, noting that the country has not announced any military deployment or participation in military operations involving either the U.S. or Israel.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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