Fact Checks Reveal Many Viral Videos Misattributed Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

Amid rising Iran-Israel tensions, numerous videos claiming to show recent attacks have circulated on social media. Fact-checks reveal many clips are outdated or unrelated, including footage from Ukraine in 2017, US bombings in Iraq in 2003, and incidents predating current events. Independent verifications confirm some viral videos, such as flares in Dubai from 2022, are falsely attributed to recent conflicts. Authorities and media outlets emphasize verifying sources amid misinformation.