Iran
Video showing F-35 shot down by Iran is actually simulated combat footage from video game
A viral video claiming Iran shot down a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter is actually simulated combat footage from a video game. While CENTCOM has confirmed that a F-35 did make an emergency landing and is currently under investigation, Thai PBS Verify has also concluded that the footage in question is entirely unrelated to the actual incident.
Mar 21, 2026
Iranian attack on Omani port incident distorted as U.S. strike on Iranian oil tanks
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a viral video claiming to show a U.S. strike on Iranian oil assets launched from their bases in Arab nations. In reality, the footage depicts an Iranian attack on a port in Oman.
Mar 20, 2026
Distorted video of Iraqis witnessing European allies’ fighter jets after strikes on Iran
A viral video on social media features a large squadron of fighter jets flying overhead. It is accompanied with claims that "Iraqi citizens witnessed European Rafale and Typhoon jets returning from Iran toward Israel." However, Thai PBS Verify has found that the footage derives from an unrelated event, having no connection to recent developments in Iran.
Mar 16, 2026
Deepfake video of Indian army chief revealing Iranian ship coordinates to Israel
Thai PBS Verify identifies a viral video of the Indian Army Chief disclosing Iranian ship coordinates to Israel as a Deepfake.
Mar 12, 2026
Images of alleged IRGC missile on Minab’s school found to be footage from unrelated event
Viral images claiming that an IRGC missile malfunctioned and struck a school in Minab, causing hundreds of student casualties, have been found to be misleading. The footage actually depicts an unrelated incident which occurred over 1,300 kilometers away.
Mar 5, 2026
Video claiming Israelis fleeing airport after Iranian bombing found to be U.S. landing gear failure incident
Thai PBS Verify has investigated a video claiming that Israeli passengers were escaping an aircraft following an Iranian bombing of an airport.
Mar 2, 2026