The Verge - Apple March 5, 2026

A new video from the White House mixes Call of Duty footage with actual video of Iran strikes

A screenshot of the Call of Duty footage in the White House’s video. On Wednesday, the White House posted a video of actual military strikes on Iran in the style usually seen in Call of Duty highlight videos, and started the video with a clip from Call of Duty. The real-life footage of missiles and…

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