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    US Air Force just dropped a chilling 246-character nuclear code broadcast and the reason is still unclear

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    Published 19:29 16 Jun 2025 GMT+1

    US Air Force just dropped a chilling 246-character nuclear code broadcast and the reason is still unclear

    A 20-minute transmission that is typically used to broadcast emergency messages to military personnel has been intercepted

    Joe Yates

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    Topics: Donald Trump, Military, World News

    Joe Yates
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    Joe is a journalist for UNILAD, who particularly enjoys writing about crime. He has worked in journalism for five years, and has covered everything from murder trials to celeb news.

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    The US Air Force has broadcasted two encrypted codes, and the reason for doing so remains unclear.

    A 20-minute transmission sent on Saturday (June 14) from the air service has since been intercepted and leaked online.

    While the the code hasn't been cracked, it was sent through The High Frequency Global Communications System - which is a network the US Air Forces uses to communicate with planes, ground bases, and some Navy units.

    It works using shortwave radio signals, which can travel long distances, and is crucial for sending emergency messages and other critical information quickly.

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    A recording of the message was uploaded onto Twitter.

    The message appeared to be from a member of the US Air Force's control room (Getty stock)
    The message appeared to be from a member of the US Air Force's control room (Getty stock)

    One Twitter users asked the platform's AI assisted chatbot 'Grok' to help explain what the message was.

    Grok replied: "It could be a real military transmission, possibly a test or Force Direction Message, especially given the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025. Without official confirmation, its exact nature is unclear."

    The message comes as Israel and Iran have been exchanging airstrikes after the former sent a barrage of bombs towards the latter's nuclear sites on Friday (June 13).

    President Donald Trump pictured saluting to troops from the US Army during its 250th anniversary parade, which coincided with his birthday (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
    President Donald Trump pictured saluting to troops from the US Army during its 250th anniversary parade, which coincided with his birthday (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

    As the attacks have continued, Trump took to Truth Social to insist that the US is not involved in the Israeli assault.

    "The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," he wrote.

    "However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!"

    UNILAD has contacted the US Air Force for comment.

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