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Fact check: Three viral Iran war posts debunked

DW6 November 2026, 15:29 UTCIran

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.

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Fighting: Hegseth vows to keep fighting from pentagon defends iran warWar activityIran6 November 2026, 01:30 UTC
Fighting: Iranians mark day of fighting global arrogance amid threatsWar activityIran5 November 2026, 17:15 UTC
Fighting: Diethni trump will hit iran very hard the war is worth it irgc don you dare you will be humiliated againWar activityIran5 November 2026, 09:15 UTC

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