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News in English (USA) / 21.06.2025 / 11:00

Disinformation Surge Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has sparked a significant wave of disinformation, particularly through the use of AI-generated content. Numerous fake images and videos have circulated, including old war footage falsely attributed to recent events. Reports indicate that official channels from both nations are broadcasting misleading materials, with examples such as a 2003 video of explosions in Iraq being misrepresented as recent Iranian attacks, and a video game clip mistaken for real war footage. Furthermore, unrelated videos, including a clip of a fire in a Chinese parking lot, have been wrongfully linked to the Iran-Israel conflict. Fact-checking efforts highlight that many viral posts are simply recycled or miscaptioned content, raising concerns about the impact of misinformation in modern warfare.
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