The claim
Viral images and videos show real moments and the aftermath of the February 2026 US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Original publisher’s rating
Misleading
Reviewed by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·
Read the original fact check ↗Original review summary
The review says viral posts used footage from unrelated events, including a 2024 missile barrage, a 2025 funeral and a 2011 ceremony, while an image purporting to show Khamenei’s body was AI-generated or edited. It also says a video claiming Iran destroyed the Burj Khalifa was misleading: the building was not hit or destroyed. The review notes that Iran did launch missile and drone attacks on 28 February 2026.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026
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