How misinformation and AI deepfakes on social media are reshaping the Iran war

Social media around the Iran war is being flooded with AI-made videos, images, and rumors that blur the line between real events and fabricated content.

False claims about strikes, military damage, and even reports that Benjamin Netanyahu had died have spread rapidly online.

Experts say the posts are so fast and realistic that verification lags behind, giving coordinated propaganda more room to shape public opinion.

The surge in deepfakes and misinformation makes it harder for people and governments to separate verified facts from viral falsehoods in real time.