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Viral video of Iranian soldiers launching rocket at US military helicopter is AI-generated

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11 Jun, 2026

Viral video of Iranian soldiers launching rocket at US military helicopter is AI-generated

Multiple accounts, including pro-Iranian users, based on their past posts, have been sharing a video across social media platforms since June 10, 2026, allegedly showing Iranian soldiers launching a rocket at a US military helicopter. However, the clip is AI-generated.

Verdict: False

Viral video does not show AJK protesters faking injuries and blood

Verdict: False

Recent Iranian attacks on Israel did not destroy 2 airbases, 5 military camps

Verdict: False

Viral video does not show Iranian attack in northern Israel; it’s an old Egyptian restaurant fire

Verdict: False

Video does not show Iranian strikes on US bases in Kuwait; is of explosion in Malta fireworks factory

Verdict: False

North Korea's Kim has not threatened any nuclear attack on Israel amid Iran conflict

Verdict: False

US lawmaker did not condemn Israel's genocide in Gaza; viral clip is old and unrelated

Verdict: False

Viral video does not show Israeli soldiers ambushed by Hezbollah fighters; clip is old

Verdict: False

Viral video of massive blast is not from Israel, shows 2025 Russian oil refinery attack

Verdict: False

Viral video of pro-Palestine protest in Italy is old from September 2025

Verdict: Misleading

Viral video does not show US bombing of Iran's Bandar Abbas

Verdict: Misleading

Viral video of missile attack is not linked to Mideast tensions, shows 2024 Ukraine strike on Russia

Verdict: False

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