Social media posts claim Iran released a list of US target cities. That's not true - Poynter

"In general I would emphasize that no matter the scenario imagined, we do not know the war plans that such nations have, and so could only speculate based on what we think their targeting philosophy, strategic goals, and technical capabilities are."

"In an internal memo obtained by ABC News, the Department of Homeland Security said an Iranian homeland attack on the U.S. is unlikely, but some lone actors and cyberattacks pose a threat."

During tensions with Iran, social media posts circulated lists of U.S. cities allegedly targeted by Iranian leaders, causing widespread alarm. The lists included major cities like Washington D.C., San Francisco, and military base locations. However, these lists originated from news articles published before the conflict, including pieces from the Daily Mail and International Business Times discussing hypothetical nuclear attack vulnerabilities. Nuclear historian Alex Wellerstein emphasized that actual targeting depends on the attacking nation's strategy and capabilities, and such predictions are purely speculative. The Department of Homeland Security assessed that direct Iranian attacks on U.S. soil are unlikely, though lone actors and cyberattacks pose potential threats.

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