Iranian disinformation: video Feb 18

Videos have spread online, which many interpret as new attacks in areas around Iran's capital. As it turned out, the footage dates back to February 18 and shows reed burning along a river near the city of Parand. At the time, there was a version that the incident occurred at a military facility, but media soon clarified that the fire happened outside the facility's territory.

By comparing the footage, one can see that the arrangement of buildings, their outlines, and even the smoke profile exactly match the archival video, confirming that it is the same event.

Experts note that this is a targeted information operation using old footage to create tension and a distorted perception of the situation. In such an environment, misinformation thrives where it is not subjected to critical analysis.

Context

The fire in Parand on February 18 was widely reported in the media, but later used for disinformation purposes.