“An FB reel showing the United States bombing Iran's nuclear facilities.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The footage shows the massive blast that rocked the port area of Beirut, Lebanon, on Aug. 4, 2020.
War and conflict
1,754 claims on this topic checked by other fact-checking organisations. Topics are sorted by the words in each claim and cover English-language checks.
“An Israeli F-35 fighter jet was shot down in Iran.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“A massive fire after an Iranian Missile made an impact in Tel Aviv. 24 Zionists are confirmed dead, and the number is rising.”
Youturn rated this: false
“a video claiming to show Iranian bombing of Tel Aviv and Haifa”
PesaCheck rated this: Partly False
“Amazing aerial maneuvers by Israeli fighter pilots over Tehran in Iran and what an effective use of Chaffs (dispensing innumerable thin metallic sheets to confuse Radars and metal seeking missiles) & Flares (heat balls to confuse heat seeking missiles).”
Youturn rated this: false
“Breaking! This is the footage of the bombing of Iran's Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities! Trump has provoked Iran by attacking it! And Trump wants Iran to maintain peace!”
Youturn rated this: false
“Footage of the bombing carried out by the US on 22 June 2025 at Iran’s Nuclear sites during the Operation Midnight Hammer”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: This video is unrelated to Operation Midnight Hammer and has existed online since at least December 2024. It reportedly shows Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan from December 2024. Hence
“The video shows a nuclear weapon being transported amid the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video actually shows a SpaceX rocket (Starship 36) being transported in Texas. It is unrelated to any military activity or the Iran–Israel conflict
“The video shows Israel’s Home Ministry building engulfed in flames after being destroyed by an Iranian missile”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video shows a fire at the Yakkasaroy (VIP) restaurant, formerly known as Temurmalik, in Khujand, Tajikistan. The incident took place on 19 June 2025 and was caused by smouldering barbecue coals, according to local r…
“The video shows Palestinians attacking Jews while Iran is simultaneously striking Israel.”
FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING
FACTLY says: The video dates back to 26 January 2022 and shows an anti-Semitic attack in North London, unrelated to the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict. According to reports, an 18-year-old named Malachi Thorpe attacked two Orthodox …
“The viral video shows an Iranian attack on an Israeli building.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video is actually from May 2021 and shows an Israeli airstrike on the al-Shorouk Tower in Gaza. It is unrelated to any recent Iran-Israel conflict.
“TikTok post with a video purportedly of Israel launching an attack on Iran in June 2025”
PesaCheck rated this: Partly False
“United States President Donald Trump blames Israel for the deaths in Gaza.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: There is no official record of Trump making such a statement. The voice heard in the video is highly likely to have been generated using artificial intelligence
“an image purportedly of an explosion in Haifa, Israel, in June 2025”
PesaCheck rated this: False
“Israelis (Jews) are shouting at Indians and trying to chase them away, telling them to go to India. Blind devotees, are you listening? You people are supporting Israel, which is chasing away Indian citizens and does not respect Indians.”
Youturn rated this: false
“The video shows a large crowd of Indian nationals in Israel fleeing to shelters following Iran’s attacks”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video is from Habima Square in Tel Aviv and shows a false alarm during Israel’s Memorial Day on 29 April 2025, caused by a misunderstanding involving ushers. About 20 people were injured in the panic. The video does…
“The viral video shows Iran transporting a powerful missile for use in the recent Iran–Israel conflict.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The viral video shows Iran transporting a powerful missile for use in the recent Iran–Israel conflict.
“Iran has brought out its most dangerous missile from the tunnel, which, after being fired, destroys an area of one hundred to two hundred meters. Iran will probably fire this missile at Tel Aviv today or tomorrow. But remember, Israel has 90 nuclear bombs, and Israel has not made these nuclear bombs for display.”
Youturn rated this: false
“A video shows civilians fleeing from the ongoing war in the Middle East.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The video does not show war victims. It was taken in Nepal on May 29, 2025 when a crowd had gathered to harvest a rare mushroom.
“A viral video showing supposed airstrikes that caused explosions and infrastructure damage in Iran amid the country's escalating conflict with Israel.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: Results from the AI detection tool, Hive Moderation, showed that the video is likely to contain AI-generated or deepfake content. Some red flags also indicate the use of AI in the video.