The claim
A satellite image shows 85 Iranian IRGC Navy fast attack craft stationed in the Strait of Hormuz.
Original review summary
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka says the circulating image is AI-generated, citing its “Grok” watermark and an AI-detection check. It also says it found no credible reports confirming the alleged 85-boat formation, while noting that reports of more than 85 boats could not be independently verified.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026