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Explosion Hoax Sparks International Misinformation Frenzy with Photo Mix-Up

Tehran, Iran, has been the center of false claims circulating online, with a viral photo erroneously linked to an explosion in the country. The picture, widely shared on platforms like YouTube and social media, caused confusion as it was falsely attributed to an event in Iran. Misinformation surrounding the photo also spread through Chinese and Malaysian newspapers, sparking further speculation. Reports from Iran’s official Fars news agency on April 19 detailed three explosions near a …

Blast from the Past: Social Media Image of Nigerian Explosion Actually a 10-Year-Old Photo of Shopping Plaza Attack

Abuja, Nigeria – An accidental explosion in an upscale neighborhood of Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, on January 24, 2024, left two people injured. Shortly after the incident, a misleading image surfaced on social media, falsely claiming to depict the recent blast. In reality, the photo is from a 2014 bomb attack in the capital that resulted in the deaths of more than 20 people. The misleading post, which erroneously linked the explosion to the anniversary …