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The claim

The video shows Israel’s Home Ministry building engulfed in flames after being destroyed by an Iranian missile

Rating

FALSE

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The review identifies the video as showing a fire at the Yakkasaroy (VIP) restaurant in Khujand, Tajikistan, not Israel’s Home Ministry. It reports the fire occurred on 19 June 2025 and was caused by smouldering barbecue coals; comparisons with location photos showed matching features near the Sugdiyon Hotel.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026