A viral claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that the United Nations Security Council has “stunningly” labeled former U.S. President Donald Trump a “wanted international war criminal.” The claim emerged amid heightened geopolitical tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. However, we found this claim to be false, with no evidence supporting […]
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A viral video circulating on platforms claims to show the Strait of Hormuz “now open”, with aerial footage of multiple ships allegedly waiting near a port. The claim is often framed as breaking geopolitical news amid the ongoing 2026 crisis in the region. However, after examining the original source of the footage, maritime data, and […]
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A viral video circulating across platforms claims to show an Al Jazeera Arabic news anchor resigning live on air. In the clip, the anchor allegedly accuses the network of acting under pressure from the United States and Israel in its coverage of a war involving Iran. The claim has spread widely in the context of […]
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A viral claim circulating across platforms in March 2026 alleges that Iran has officially restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz to only four countries, typically named as China, India, Pakistan, and a fourth country that varies depending on the post. The claim is often framed as urgent “BREAKING” news, implying a formal geopolitical decision […]
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A claim circulating on social media asserts that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was killed in an Iranian drone attack targeting his residence in Tel Aviv. However, our investigation found that this claim is false. Social Media Posts The viral posts typically claim that Netanyahu was killed, with some versions alleging an Iranian drone strike […]
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A claim circulating on social media asserts that Iran confirmed a viral satellite-style image showing aircraft silhouettes painted on an airfield as part of a deliberate decoy tactic to mislead U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. However, our review found that the viral images are AI-generated and there is no evidence Iran confirmed the tactic. Social Media […]
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A viral video circulating across social media platforms claims that Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi openly suggesting that the rabbi justified killing children during discussions about war and terrorism. The short clip has generated strong reactions online, particularly amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, a review of the original livestream from which the clip was […]
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WARNING: THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES A GRAPHIC SUICIDE VIDEO. THE FOOTAGE MAY BE DISTRESSING. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED A disturbing video circulating widely on social media is being shared with claims that it shows an Iranian military general confessing that he betrayed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, before dying by suicide during a live broadcast. […]
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A claim circulating on social media states that astronomers have detected a mysterious “cosmic crack” in the Milky Way. According to viral posts, an unseen force moved through part of the galaxy without emitting light, heat, or any visible signal, leaving behind a 230-light-year “fracture.” However, the viral image depicting a dark rip in space […]
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Since the coordinated strikes on 28 February 2026 escalated tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, social media has been flooded with short clips and images that claim to show real moments and the aftermath of the unrest. However, we found that the viral clips below are unrelated to the event. Claim 1: US […]
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