Fact Checks Reveal Viral Videos of Middle East Strikes Are Old or Unrelated Footage

Multiple videos circulating on social media claiming to show recent missile strikes and bombings related to the ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Israel, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have been fact-checked and found to be either old footage or AI-generated. These include clips from past incidents such as fires in Tel Aviv in 2024, US airstrikes in Baghdad in 2003, and unrelated explosions. Authorities and fact-checkers emphasize verifying sources amid heightened tensions in the region.