Viral Video of Missile Attacks in Iran Proven to Be Old Footage
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A video circulating online that purports to show recent missile attacks in Iran has been identified as older footage. The clip, which many viewers believed depicted a new assault, was actually recorded in a previous incident.
The fact‑check, conducted by Reuters, confirmed that the footage was not from a recent event but from an earlier date. No new missile strikes were reported in Iran at the time the video was shared.
The misattribution highlights the challenges of verifying viral content online, especially during periods of heightened security concerns.
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