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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Did pizza orders predict US strike on Iran? Social media account spots surge near Pentagon; alerts surfaced just before Trump confirmed bombing
Representative Image A spike in pizza orders outside the Pentagon on Saturday night led a quirky social media account to suggest that something big was about to happen. Turns out, they were right. The Pentagon Pizza Report is an online page that has gained attention for tracking food delivery trends near US military hubs. The page flagged 'HIGH activity' at a Papa John's near the Pentagon shortly before US President Donald Trump confirmed that American warplanes had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. Less than an hour after the pizza traffic alert, Trump posted on his Truth Social account that the US military had launched a successful strike on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, which are three key locations linked to Iran's nuclear enrichment programme. 'A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow,' Trump wrote. 'Thank you for your attention to this matter.' The account repeated the MAGA chief's words in a follow-up post, saying, 'Thank you for your attention to this matter.' Adding to the buzz, the same page noted 'abnormally low activity levels' at Freddie's Beach Bar, a well-known place near the Pentagon often mentioned in such posts. 'Classic indicator for potential overtime at the Pentagon,' the account said, suggesting that the quiet night could mean people were working late or something important was going on. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jolie-Pitt Family Expresses Support For Shiloh's Change Drivepedia Undo At around 9:36pm Eastern Time, about half an hour before Trump's national address, the account also noted a 'HUGE traffic surge' at the Domino's near MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. This base is home to CENTCOM, the US military command that oversees operations in the Middle East. Trump, in his evening remarks, warned Iran of future consequences if it continued its hostile actions. 'Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace,' he said. 'If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier.' The Pentagon Pizza Report became known earlier when it correctly guessed the timing of Israel's June 12 strikes on Iran, reports Fox News. The account mixes humour with analysis and has gained a small following for its unusual but sometimes accurate way of tracking military activity by watching fast-food orders.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pentagon pizza account reported high activity before Israel's attack on Iran
WASHINGTON − Before Israel launched its top-secret attack on Iran, a viral social media account tracking pizza shop activity around the Pentagon predicted something was underway. Israel launched a military operation targeting Iran's nuclear program on the evening of June 12, with airstrikes on military and nuclear sites. Amid indications that Israel was preparing a strike, someone outside the world of classified intelligence saw it − or something − coming. 'As of 6:59 pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity,' the account Pentagon Pizza Report posted on X on June 12, pointing to We The Pizza, Domino's Pizza, District Pizza Palace and Extreme Pizza. The account then posted a follow up tweet saying that these locations had a 'significant drop in activity' ten minutes later. At around 10 p.m., the account shared that Freddie's Beach Bar, a gay bar near the Pentagon, had 'abnormally low traffic for a Thursday night. Potentially indicating a busy night at the Pentagon.' The Guardian reported that pizza deliveries to the Pentagon surged right before the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. President Donald Trump told Reuters he knew the attacks were coming. 'We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out,' he said. Israel has been warning for more than a decade it would attack Iran's nuclear program and energy facilities if they reached a stage where they could be weaponized. The two countries are longtime foes. Contributing: Kim Hjelmgaard, Davis Winkie, Francesca Chambers, and Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Did pizza tracker on social media predict Israel's attack on Iran?
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Internet sleuths' bizarre theory linking Israel conflict to pizza is debunked
Israeli bombs began falling on Tehran on Thursday night and into Friday morning, sparking fears of an all-out war - and Donald Trump left the G7 summit early as a result A bizarre theory connecting the Israel and Iran conflict to a spike in pizza deliveries near the Pentagon has been rubbished. Internet sleuths believed they spotted signs of the initial Israeli bombardment days earlier - by tracking activity at pizzerias near the huge government building. The Pentagon Pizza Report, an online group, noted a surge in orders at District Pizza Palace, a takeaway two miles from the Pentagon, the night before the attack. Around one hour before the bombing began at about 7pm on Thursday (local time), the group, which has 100,000 followers, wrote on X: "All nearby pizza establishments have experienced a HUGE surge in activity." For the group, it was confirmation of the long-held theory that global crises can be linked to an increase in takeaway orders for employees working late at the Pentagon. The White House has since said it knew about the bombardment in advance. READ MORE: Donald Trump leaves G7 summit early - hours before Volodymyr Zelensky due to arrive Online detectives use live tools like Google Maps to track footfall. Spikes were noted last year before the April and October Iranian drone attacks on Israel, reports The Times. However, this theory has now been debunked. Experts say the data can be influenced by external events. Zenobia Homan, senior research fellow at King's College London's Centre for Science and Security Studies, told the publication: "My initial thought is to be sceptical because it sounds like a case of confirmation bias. I'm not saying they're wrong, but I want to see way more data." A food vendor concession runs throughout the night for those working late at the Pentagon, The Department of Defence said. It added it does not track employees' meal choices. Donald Trump, meanwhile, has made a chilling threat against Iran's supreme leader, saying he is "an easy target" and that his location his known. The US president, though, claimed there are no plans to kill Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "at least for now". He posted on Truth Social: "We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. "He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Late on Tuesday evening, officials told CBS News that Trump is considering joining Israel to strike Iranian nuclear sites, including in Fordow. The president is considering a range of options, including a possible strike, following a meeting with his national security team, US media are reporting this evening.
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Did pizza tracker on social media predict Israel's attack on Iran?
Amid indications that Israel was preparing a strike, someone outside the world classified intelligence saw it - or something - coming. "As of 6:59 pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity," the account Pentagon Pizza Report posted on X on June 12, pointing to We The Pizza, Domino's Pizza, District Pizza Palace and Extreme Pizza. The account then posted a follow up tweet saying that these locations had a "significant drop in activity" ten minutes later. At around 10 p.m., the account shared that Freddie's Beach Bar, a gay bar near the Pentagon, had "abnormally low traffic for a Thursday night. Potentially indicating a busy night at the Pentagon." The Guardian reported that pizza deliveries to the Pentagon surged right before the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. President Donald Trump told Reuters he knew the attacks were coming. "We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out," he said. Israel has been warning for more than a decade it would attack Iran's nuclear program and energy facilities if they reached a stage where they could be weaponized. The two countries are longtime foes. Contributing: Kim Hjelmgaard, Davis Winkie, Francesca Chambers, and Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY
USA Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Pentagon pizza account reported high activity before Israel's attack on Iran
Pentagon pizza account reported high activity before Israel's attack on Iran Show Caption Hide Caption Iran claims attacks by Israel could not have happened without US An Iranian spokesperson said attacks from Israel could not have happened without U.S. cooperation. WASHINGTON − Before Israel launched its top-secret attack on Iran, a viral social media account tracking pizza shop activity around the Pentagon predicted something was underway. Israel launched a military operation targeting Iran's nuclear program on the evening of June 12, with airstrikes on military and nuclear sites. Amid indications that Israel was preparing a strike, someone outside the world classified intelligence saw it − or something − coming. 'As of 6:59 pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity,' the account Pentagon Pizza Report posted on X on June 12, pointing to We The Pizza, Domino's Pizza, District Pizza Palace and Extreme Pizza. The account then posted a follow up tweet saying that these locations had a 'significant drop in activity' ten minutes later. At around 10 p.m., the account shared that Freddie's Beach Bar, a gay bar near the Pentagon, had 'abnormally low traffic for a Thursday night. Potentially indicating a busy night at the Pentagon.' The Guardian reported that pizza deliveries to the Pentagon surged right before the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. President Donald Trump told Reuters he knew the attacks were coming. 'We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out,' he said. Israel has been warning for more than a decade it would attack Iran's nuclear program and energy facilities if they reached a stage where they could be weaponized. The two countries are longtime foes. Contributing: Kim Hjelmgaard, Davis Winkie, Francesca Chambers, and Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY
