Fact check: Three viral Iran war posts debunked

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DW Fact Check examined viral posts circulating after a new U.S. attack on Iran and found AI-generated imagery, recycled videos, and misleading claims about the fighting. The report highlights misinformation surrounding the conflict rather than independently verifying battlefield developments.

In the wake of the new US attack on Iran, social media is awash with dramatic images and claims about the fighting. DW Fact Check found AI-generated and recycled videos, as well as misleading posts from dubious accounts.