Princess Salma of Jordan, a pilot in the Jordanian air force, was falsely claimed to have shot down Iranian drones to protect Israel. After an attack on Iran’s consulate in Syria, 330 drones and missiles were fired at Israel, with 99 percent of them being brought down. Other countries, including Jordan and the United States, assisted in neutralizing the threat. The viral claim of Princess Salma’s involvement in shooting down drones was widely circulated on Twitter but was debunked.
Several Twitter accounts posted claims that Princess Salma had shot down drones during the operation, with numbers ranging from five to six drones. The Mossad Commentary X account’s post gained significant traction before being deleted. A screenshot of a fake article from Emirates Woman also circulated online, falsely stating that Princess Salma had downed six drones. However, the article was digitally altered, and the original headline was about the princess leading an aid drop mission over Gaza.
Princess Salma is a first lieutenant in the Royal Jordanian Air Force, but there is no evidence to support the claim that she shot down any drones during the operation. The fake screenshot and false articles circulating online have been debunked by fact-checkers. The claims of Princess Salma’s involvement in downing Iranian drones are baseless. Newsweek reached out to a representative of the Jordanian royal family for comment on the matter.
In conclusion, the viral claim that Princess Salma of Jordan shot down Iranian drones to protect Israel is not supported by any evidence. The misleading information spread on social media has been debunked, and fact-checkers have deemed the claims baseless. Princess Salma’s role as a pilot in the Jordanian air force does not align with the false claims made about her involvement in the operation. Newsweek stands by its commitment to challenging misinformation and finding common ground based on verifiable facts.
