Fact Check: Viral Iran Missile Video is Old Footage

A viral video claiming to show missile attacks in Iran is actually old footage from an Israeli airstrike on Tehran’s oil depot on March 7. This misinformation began circulating on social media, with pro-Iranian accounts suggesting that it depicted recent attacks amid a fragile ceasefire. The video quickly gained traction, racking up hundreds of thousands of views. Here’s the thing: the clip is not new. It stems from earlier military actions, including a devastating strike on February 28 that killed Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The situation escalated, leading to a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7, but negotiations have struggled to hold. What’s interesting is that this old footage sparked a wave of concern and speculation about a renewed conflict. A fact-check confirmed the video’s origins, and it highlights the power of misinformation during sensitive times. The bottom line? Understanding the truth behind these claims is crucial, especially as tensions remain high in the Middle East.