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Exposing lies circulating through social media in an effort to fight violence & terrorism in Iraq and within the region. Our account in Arabic: @iQTech4peace

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#attention... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by text stating, "Crimes committed by the defunct Ba'ath Party against the Shia: Al-Awja's rats carried out various acts of murder against the Shia." #The_Truth: The circulating photo, which allegedly shows a person crucified inside a concrete block in Iraq, is misleading, as it turns out to be from a crime that occurred in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has no connection to Iraq. We verified the image using a reverse image search and found that it was published by news sites on May 18, 2026. Reports stated that a man was brutally killed by members of the criminal “Comando Vermelho” faction in a suburb of Rio de Janeiro. According to initial reports circulating about the crime, which have not yet been officially confirmed, the victim is alleged to have been buried in concrete, in an incident believed to be linked to the activities of organized crime groups in the area. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_post... A photo purportedly showing Iraqi MP Othman al-Shaybani sitting in a restaurant run by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) while eating has been circulating on social media. #The_Truth: The circulating photo, which allegedly shows Iraqi MP Othman al-Shaybani sitting in a restaurant run by a U.S. agency while eating, is not real, it has been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Upon examining the image using specialized image analysis tools, the results showed that it is unrealistic and was generated to a high degree using artificial intelligence technologies. We also analyzed the image using Google’s “Gemini” tool, and the results showed that the image was entirely created, or parts of it were modified, using the company’s AI technologies. Furthermore, the analysis revealed several clear spelling and visual indicators of digital manipulation, including: - The presence of the watermark for Google’s “Gemini” tool. Irregular words and letters on the meal boxes and napkins, with some text and numbers appearing reversed or illegible, particularly on the small cardboard box in the center of the image. - The fingers of the hands, particularly the right hand holding the piece of chicken, appear unnatural, with details and textures lacking precise realism. - The features of the people sitting in the background appear blurred or unnaturally blended with the lighting and surroundings, a common trait in AI-generated images, where the visual focus is solely on the main subject. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... A video has been circulating on social media accompanied by a caption stating, "An Iraqi man died of a sudden heart attack while working out at a gym." #The_Truth: The circulating video, which claims to show the death of a young Iraqi man from a sudden heart attack while exercising in a gym, is false. It turns out that the video is from Kashmir, India. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames, which revealed that it was posted by social media users in April 2026, purportedly showing a man named “Imtiaz Ahmad Wani” in the city of Sari Sharif, in Budgam (Srinagar district) in Indian-administered Kashmir, who died while exercising on April 17, 2026. According to reports, Imtiaz suffered a heart attack while exercising, and the video shows the moment he gets up from one of the machines before stumbling and falling to the ground. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_post... A video purportedly showing the “assassination of a Christian girl by unidentified terrorists” has been circulating on social media; it has been attributed at times to the city of Ramadi in Anbar Governorate and at other times to the city of Tikrit in Salah al-Din Governorate. #The_Truth: The video clip purporting to show “the assassination of a Christian girl by unknown terrorists”—attributed at times to the city of Ramadi in Anbar Governorate and at other times to the city of Tikrit in Salah al-Din Governorate—is not real; it is a fake created using artificial intelligence techniques. We verified the accuracy of the news accompanying the video by conducting keyword searches on search engines and reviewing the official accounts of the Ministry of Interior and the police commands of Anbar and Salah al-Din provinces to confirm the accuracy of what was circulating on social media. We found no source confirming the news, nor was it covered by any local media outlets. Upon examining the video using specialized video analysis tools, the results showed that it is not real and was generated using AI technology with a high degree of accuracy. Furthermore, upon viewing the video, it becomes clear that when the girl is shot, blood does not appear on the wall immediately but appears later. This is a common feature in AI-generated clips, where certain elements may appear to materialize out of thin air. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_news... A news item circulating on social media states: "The Minister of Finance: The country is suffering from a severe financial crisis, and we have suspended appointments for 10 years." #The_Truth: The statement attributed to Finance Minister Faleh Sari—that “the country is suffering from a severe financial crisis, and he has decided to suspend appointments for ten years”—is false. We verified the statement attributed to Finance Minister Faleh Sari by conducting a keyword search on search engines and reviewing the official website and social media accounts of the Ministry of Finance to confirm the accuracy of what was circulating on social media. We found no source confirming the statement’s authenticity, nor was it reported by local media. This false news began circulating after Ali al-Zaydi was tasked with forming the new Iraqi government, and the Iraqi Council of Representatives voted to grant confidence to a number of ministers within the new cabinet—including Faleh Sari as Minister of Finance—during a session held on May 14, 2026. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_news... News circulated on social media claiming that "Haider al-Hamdani has been appointed as director of the Prime Minister's media office and his official spokesperson." #The_Truth: The news is false, and there is no truth to the claims that media figure Haider al-Hamdani has been appointed as the director of the Prime Minister’s media office or as his official spokesperson. We verified the claim using keywords in search engines and found no official or reliable source to support the accuracy of this news. Furthermore, no local media outlet, whether official or unofficial, has covered this topic. For his part, journalist Haider al-Hamdani denied the circulating reports regarding his appointment to head the Prime Minister’s media office or his designation as an official spokesperson for the Prime Minister, in a video he posted on his official Facebook page on Monday, May 18, 2026. Al-Hamdani stated: "The reports circulated by some news pages and platforms regarding an order appointing me as director of the Prime Minister’s media office or as his official spokesperson are completely untrue." #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_post Social media pages have been circulating a photo purportedly showing Communications Minister Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, with a nameplate in front of him reading, "His Excellency Minister Mustafa Sanad, Minister of Communications." #The_Truth: The photo purportedly showing Communications Minister Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, with a desk nameplate in front of him reading “His Excellency His Excellency the Minister,” is not real; it has been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Upon examining the image using specialized image analysis tools, the results showed that it is unrealistic and was generated to a high degree using artificial intelligence techniques. Similarly, when the image was analyzed using Google’s “Gemini” tool, the tool indicated that the image was entirely generated, or that part of it was modified, using Google’s AI technologies. We also analyzed the image and found that it contains several clear indicators, both spelling and visual, pointing to digital manipulation, including: - The text on the identification plate contains inconsistencies in the drawing and alignment of the Arabic letters, which is common in AI-generated images. - The national emblem of the Republic of Iraq features the text “Ministry of Communications” instead of “Republic of Iraq,” an error that would not appear in an official design. - Furthermore, the Ministry of Communications logo visible on the wall lacks precision in its details and lettering compared to approved official logos, reinforcing the hypothesis that the image has been digitally manipulated. The circulation of this image coincides with Ali al-Zaydi’s appointment to form the new Iraqi government and the Iraqi Council of Representatives’ vote of confidence in several ministers within the new cabinet, including Mustafa Jabbar Sanad as Minister of Communications, during a session held on May 14, 2026. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_post A video has been circulating on social media accompanied by the caption: "A video showing an Israeli base in an Arab country, located underground, opening its gate from beneath the ground." #The_Truth: The video, which purports to show an Israeli base in an Arab country opening its gates from underground, is fake and was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Upon examining the video using specialized video analysis tools, the results showed that it is unrealistic and was likely generated using artificial intelligence technology. Upon analyzing the video, there are strong indications that it may have been generated using AI technology, for several technical and visual reasons: a person wearing black clothing appears before the car moves, and heads toward the back of the black car; when the cars move, he suddenly disappears. Upon closer inspection of the movement of the person walking near the small room (between 0:02 and 0:04), we notice a kind of “slipping” or a lack of complete stability of the feet on the ground, which is a common feature in videos generated by current AI models. Additionally, the movement of the black car as it accelerates and kicks up dust (at 0:10) appears completely unnatural; the dust appears to be generated slightly separately from the car’s tires, Furthermore, the details of the car itself change slightly as it moves. It is also noticeable that the video features low resolution and “artificial” camera shake—techniques sometimes used to hide flaws in AI-generated footage. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_post... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by text stating, “Popular Mobilization Forces arrest three female soldiers belonging to the occupation army in the Najaf desert.” #The_truth: the photo, which allegedly shows three female soldiers belonging to the Israeli occupation army in the Najaf desert and claims they were arrested by Popular Mobilization Forces, is not real; it has been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Upon examining the image using specialized image analysis tools, the results showed that it is not real and was highly likely generated using AI technology. Analysis of the image using Google’s Gemini tool also indicated that part of the content may have been modified or generated using Google’s AI technologies, and clear visual and anatomical distortions can be observed; For example, upon closer inspection of the dog’s image, the facial features and tongue appear unnatural and distorted, and the weapons lying on the ground in front of the female recruits appear to be merged with the soil or distorted in their structural details. There is also illogical overlap in the fingers of some people’s hands, which is a common error in AI-generated images. In addition, there are inconsistencies in the elements and insignia within the image, as a “mix” of contradictory symbols appears; while the Iraqi flag appears on some people’s uniforms, the ranks and insignia on the shoulders of the seated female recruits resemble those of other armies, suggesting that the generative system combined elements from multiple sources to produce an unrealistic scene. Furthermore, while the word “POLICE” on the car is clearly visible, the car’s body and the details of the surrounding shadows lack natural accuracy, reinforcing the likelihood that the image is generated or digitally altered. Furthermore, when verifying the alleged news using keywords via search engines, no reliable source was found to support this claim. Nor have official bodies affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Forces, or their verified social media accounts, issued any statement or post indicating that such an event occurred recently. Furthermore, no local media outlets, whether official or unofficial, have covered this story. The circulation of this fake image comes after some news reports claimed that the Israeli occupation had established a logistics base in the “Al-Nukhayb” desert region located between the provinces of Najaf and Karbala. According to these claims, the purported purpose of this base is to support air operations by the Israeli occupation and U.S. forces against targets in Iran and armed factions, with these operations reportedly having begun in late February 2026. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... A video has been circulating on social media accompanied by text claiming that "rats are being released in cities by deliberately opening the rear of a truck trailer." #The_Truth: The video, which allegedly shows rats being released into the city through a deliberate opening in the back of a truck trailer, is fake and was generated using AI technology. Upon examining the video using specialized video analysis tools, the results showed that it is unrealistic and was highly likely generated using AI technology. Furthermore, analysis of the video using Google’s Gemini tool revealed that this video was generated using AI technology and is not real. The rats are shown jumping out of the truck and suddenly disappearing as they approach the camera, Their movements also appear repetitive and follow unnatural, robotic patterns. Furthermore, the red truck in the video lacks license plates, reflective strips, or warning signs—essential details that are always present on real trucks on highways. The driver continues driving at the same speed without attempting to avoid the large “rats,” which is an unnatural reaction if the situation were real. The circulation of this video coincides with reports regarding the spread of the Hanta virus aboard the cruise ship “Hondius” M.V. Hondius, which set sail from Argentina on a tour across the Atlantic Ocean, where three confirmed deaths were recorded among the ship’s passengers, in addition to between 7 and 11 other confirmed cases. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_post... A video has been circulating on social media accompanied by the caption: "A video showing a U.S. E-10 aircraft that was hit during a rescue operation for pilots inside Iran." #The_Truth: The video, which purports to show a U.S. E-10 aircraft targeted during a pilot rescue operation in Iran, is fake and was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. An old photo from 2003 was used and converted into a video. Upon examining the video using specialized video analysis tools, the results showed that it is unrealistic and was generated to a high degree using AI technology. We also verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames taken from it, and it turned out that they included images previously published by news sites, which belong to an A-10 Warthog aircraft. Information indicates that the aircraft was targeted on April 9, 2003, when the aircraft, bearing serial number 80-0258, took off from Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait to support coalition forces as they approached Baghdad, While conducting a low-altitude aerial reconnaissance mission for a coalition convoy commander, its right engine was hit by an enemy surface-to-air missile. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention #fake_post... A photo purportedly showing an official warning poster issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Health regarding a ban on licking visitors’ feet has been circulating on social media. #The_Truth: The photo purportedly showing an official warning poster issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Health regarding a ban on licking visitors’ feet is not real; it was found to have been generated using artificial intelligence techniques. We verified the circulating image by searching for keywords on search engines and conducting a reverse image search, but found no source confirming its authenticity. Furthermore, no related posts were found on the Iraqi Ministry of Health’s official website or its official social media accounts. When the image was examined using specialized image analysis tools, the results showed that it is unrealistic and was generated to a high degree using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Image Analysis We also analyzed this image and found that it contains several clear indicators—both spelling and visual—confirming that it is not an official document issued by a government agency, but rather a “fabricated” and unofficial image, as evidenced by the following observations: 1. Spelling and linguistic observations: IA glaring error in the main title: The word “Warning” was misspelled, appearing as “Warn-er” with an unjustified space between the letters. There was also a spelling error in the word “Prohibited,” which was written as “Prohibit-ed”—an error that would be unlikely in an official design issued by a government agency. Poor wording: The use of phrases such as “prohibiting the licking of visitors’ feet” on an official poster is unusual, as government institutions typically tend to use more formal terminology, such as “adhering to public hygiene rules” or “avoiding practices that may cause infection.” Typographical errors: There is a clear inconsistency in the spacing between lines and words, suggesting that the text was added unprofessionally and in a hurry. 2. Visual and Design Observations: Multiple fonts: The design uses more than four different, inconsistent fonts, which contradicts the visual identity of government institutions that typically adopt a single, standardized font. Poor logo quality: The “Republic of Iraq” and “Ministry of Health” logos at the top of the design appear pixelated and of lower quality compared to the rest of the elements, suggesting they were added via cut-and-paste from external sources. Overlapping elements: The red circle used for the strike-through appears poorly executed, and the red stamp reading “Prohibited” is placed at a slanted angle above the text—design techniques uncommon in official warning posters, which are characterized by clarity and seriousness. Inconsistent icons: The icons used in the “Health Tips” section appear to be taken from stock sets and differ in visual style from the rest of the design elements, indicating a lack of a unified design identity. 3. Logical Analysis: Absence of official contact information: Official posters issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Health typically include official contact numbers, such as a hotline, or links to the official website, whereas this design lacks any contact information or official reference, which reinforces doubts about its credibility. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention #fake_post... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by text that reads: "An Iranian message to the UAE written on a missile: 'My love, when the Americans leave, it will just be you and me.' #The_Truth: The circulating image, which purports to show a message from Iran on one of the missiles fired toward the UAE, is not real; it has been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. When the image was examined using specialized image analysis tools, the results showed that it is unrealistic and was generated to a high degree using AI technology. Analysis of the image using Google’s Gemini tool also showed that part of this content was modified or created using Google’s AI technologies. The circulation of this fake image comes after the UAE Ministry of Defense announced that on May 8, 2026, UAE air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles and three drones coming from Iran, resulting in three moderate injuries. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by the caption: "First appearance of the leader of the Middle East, Mojtaba Khamenei." #The_Truth: The photo, which purports to document the first appearance of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, in a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is not real; it has been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Upon examining the image using specialized image analysis tools, the results showed that it is not real and was generated to a high degree using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Several visual indicators in the image support this, including: 1- The left hand of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, appears with inaccurate details (overlapping fingers and the absence of some natural joints), which is a common technical error in generated images. 2- There is no consistency in the direction of the light; the shadows on the faces and clothing do not logically follow this source, and the shadows on the floor beneath the chairs are almost nonexistent. 3- There is an unnatural hazy halo around the figures’ shoulders and at the edges of the chairs, suggesting that the figures have been “pasted” onto this background or digitally composited. 4- The portrait hanging on the wall appears to float above the curtain, with no sense of depth or realistic drape of the curtain behind the frame. 5- The clothing appears with a very “smooth” texture that lacks natural, subtle wrinkles, and the skin features look as though they have undergone heavy digital processing (skin smoothing) similar to exaggerated beauty filters. 6- The details of the logo and flag appear with a sharpness that differs from the sharpness of the surrounding elements, giving the impression of a weak overall visual composition. This image began circulating after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on May 7, 2026, that he had met, on an undisclosed date, with the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... A video has been circulating on social media accompanied by the caption: "University professor sparks controversy after dancing at a university in Baghdad." #The_Truth: The video, which purports to show a university professor dancing at a university in Baghdad, is false. It turns out that the footage is from a student party held in Egypt, and the person appearing in the video is not a university professor but a content creator named “Koko Masr.” Upon verifying the claim by searching Iraqi media outlets, no reports were found indicating that a similar incident had occurred at Iraqi universities or in Baghdad. The video was verified by conducting a reverse image search on several frames, which revealed other clips of the same person. It turned out that he is a well-known Egyptian content creator on TikTok who goes by the name “Koko Masr.” Multiple clips also showed him at the same event, wearing the same clothes and necklace, and in the same location where he appeared in the circulating video, confirming that the footage was filmed in Egypt and not in Iraq. Circulating posts also stated that the event took place in the Egyptian city of Tanta during a graduation ceremony in late February 2026. For its part, the Faculty of Commerce at Tanta University issued a statement clarifying that the gathering in which these scenes appeared had no connection to the faculty or its administration, confirming that the event was held outside the university’s walls and was not under its official supervision, noting that “the official graduation ceremony is scheduled to take place on May 12, 2026.” According to our fact-checking, the ceremony was organized by an Egyptian events company called “Fifty Five Events.” Additionally, “Koko Masr” appeared in several other videos related to the company’s activities, and additional clips showed artists and DJs using the same venue to hold similar events, further confirming that the location is not on campus. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_post... A video claiming to show a pigeon saluting Vladimir Putin has been circulating on social media. #The_Truth: The video purporting to show a pigeon saluting Vladimir Putin is fake; it turns out that the original footage was edited to make the movement appear that way. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames, and it turned out that it had previously been published by news sites in May 2017. Vladimir Putin is seen during a visit to the Rogozhskaya Zastava Spiritual Center of the Old Rite Russian Orthodox Church. In the original clip, a pigeon flies past Putin and then flies away from him naturally, without making any unusual movements. Therefore, the video clip purporting to show a pigeon greeting Vladimir Putin is misleading and has been digitally altered to appear this way. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #fake_post... An image has been circulating on social media accompanied by the text: "Breaking news... Iran is testing electrified smoke screens capable of disabling missiles upon contact." #The_Truth: The circulating news is false, as no official Iranian source has announced the testing of “electrified smoke screens” capable of disabling missiles upon contact, nor has any reliable media outlet published reports confirming this claim. Furthermore, the image circulating alongside the news is not real; it was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. When verifying the claim using keywords in search engines, no credible source was found to support this news, nor have Iranian or international media outlets published any reports indicating that Iran has tested such technology. Upon examining the image using specialized image analysis tools, the results showed that it is unrealistic and was generated to a high degree using artificial intelligence technologies. Several visual indicators in the image support this conclusion, including inconsistencies in the geometric design of the visible elements, distortion of fine details in the background—particularly the wires and fence—as well as discrepancies in lighting and shadows, and the lack of natural interaction between the visible objects and their surroundings—all common traits of AI-generated images. Upon verifying the source of the news, it was found that the original publisher is a Facebook page called “History of the Planet,” a page that posts content frequently without an official website or clear information about its team or editorial sources. The page also states in its description that it relies on AI-generated “expressive” images and clips with the aim of “simulating reality,” which undermines the credibility of the content published there. A review of the page’s posts reveals that it follows the same approach across various news stories, using shocking AI-generated images alongside headlines that frequently begin with the word “Urgent.” #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... A video has been circulating on social media accompanied by text stating, "Fierce battles are currently taking place in the Strait of Hormuz between naval vessels belonging to the Revolutionary Guard and U.S. ships." #The_Truth: The circulating video, which claims to show battles in the Strait of Hormuz between Iranian and U.S. forces, is false. Upon verification, it was found that the footage documents airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port on Yemen’s western coast—which is under Houthi control—in 2025. Therefore, the clip has no connection to current events in the Gulf region or the Strait of Hormuz. Upon verifying the video using reverse image search, it was found that the footage dates back to the early morning of April 18, 2025, when the United States carried out airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port on Yemen’s western coast, which is under Houthi control. Footage published by media outlets, including Al-Masirah TV, affiliated with the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement, also showed scenes of the same strikes from another angle, revealing that the circulating footage was documented by the crew of a fuel tanker anchored in the port at the time of the attack. According to available information, the tanker belonged to a Turkish company and sustained minor damage from shrapnel from the explosions, with no injuries reported among its crew. According to sources at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there were 26 people on board the ship, including four Turkish citizens, all of whom were in good condition. Turkish diplomatic authorities have also begun communicating with relevant parties to follow up on the incident and ensure the safety of the crew members. The circulation of this video coincides with escalating tensions in the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz during May 2026, as the region witnessed attacks targeting commercial ships and oil facilities, amid an exchange of accusations between Iran and the United States, and a military escalation marked by drone and cruise missile attacks. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... A video has been circulating on social media accompanied by the caption: "Breaking: Iran releases first footage showing two Iranian missiles striking several U.S. military ships or frigates near Jask Island." #The_Truth: The circulating video, which claims to document two Iranian missiles striking several U.S. ships near the Iranian city of Jask, is fake. The clip has no connection to any recent attack; rather, it shows a ship-sinking exercise (SINKEX) involving the decommissioned U.S. frigate “USS Thatcher (FFG-43),” which was conducted as part of the “Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)” exercises in 2016. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames from it, and found that the clip was published in 2016 and documents a sinking exercise (SINKEX) for the decommissioned U.S. frigate USS Thatcher (FFG-43) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises, 55 nautical miles north of the island of Kauai in Hawaii. This video began circulating after Iran announced on May 4, 2026, that two missiles had struck a U.S. warship sailing near the Iranian city of Jask, with the aim of preventing it from entering the Strait of Hormuz. In response, U.S. Central Command denied the validity of these claims on May 4, 2026, stating: "No U.S. Navy ships have been struck. U.S. forces are supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports." Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command later announced: "2 U.S.-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz and are safely headed on their journey." #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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#attention... #photoshop... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by text stating, "Al-Amri informs the new prime minister that the employee pay scale will not be implemented and that the seventh welfare package will be launched." #The_Truth: The circulating report that Hadi al-Amiri informed Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaydi that the civil service pay scale would not be implemented and that the seventh welfare package would be launched is false. Furthermore, the template used and attributed to Al-Rabaa TV was fabricated by editing an old news photo and adding fake text to it. Upon verifying the alleged news using keywords via search engines, no reliable source was found to support this claim, nor has any statement on this matter been published on the official account of Hadi al-Amiri’s media office, or on the account of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaydi on the “X” platform. Furthermore, none of the local media outlets, whether official or unofficial, have covered this story. As for the attached image, it is fabricated. This was verified through a reverse image search, which revealed the original version in which the Al-Rabaa TV news template was used to fabricate the statement by replacing the original text with the channel’s post dated April 29, 2026, which read: "Al-Amri to Al-Zaydi: The need to form a national government that meets the needs of citizens." #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P
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