On October 23, 2023, reports started circulating regarding explosions at several American military bases in the Middle East. The situation appeared so grave that even President Joe Biden interrupted his press conference, stating that there was an urgent problem demanding his immediate attention. The explosive imagery quickly made its way onto platforms such as X and various Telegram channels.
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However, a deeper investigation reveals a different story. Contrary to the sensational claims, these photos and videos are not current. They actually depict explosions in Syria and Iraq in in 2019-2021. It turns out that these materials were initially posted online by members of the Hezbollah, Lebanon-based militant group.
This deception has been thoroughly debunked by fact-checkers at BezBrekhni, a reputable fact-checking organization. Their meticulous examination of the images and videos confirmed their origins and timelines, exposing them as deceptive propaganda.
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