Across the world, a dangerous rumor has spread that could have catastrophic implications. According to the legend, Iran’s President has threatened to destroy Israel, or, to quote the misquote, said that “Israel must be wiped off the map”. Contrary to popular belief, this statement was never made, as the following article will prove. 
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