The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated to include widespread disinformation tactics on the internet, particularly social media. Notably, numerous misleading videos, including a viral TikTok compilation, misrepresent historical footage of past conflicts as current events. DW Fact Check has actively debunked these false claims, revealing that the videos circulating online predominantly feature U.S. bombings in Baghdad in 2003. The article emphasizes the importance of discerning fact from misinformation and offers guidance on fact-checking such content.
DW Fact check debunked multiple misleading videos claiming to show current Israeli attacks on Iran, revealing they actually depict events from 2003 in Baghdad.
The viral TikTok video presented as showing Israel's retaliation against Iran turned out to be misleading, utilizing footage from decades ago that misrepresents the current situation.
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