Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Claim
Video shows Iranians celebrating Hassan Nasrallah’s death. Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah was killed in a recent Israeli airstrike in Lebanon’s Beirut.
Such posts can be seen here and here.
Also Read: Viral Video Claiming To Show Hezbollah Chief Crying After Lebanon Pager Explosions Is Old
Fact
A Google lens search on the keyframes of the viral clip led us to a YouTube post by @clip_dep77, dated September 22, 2024.
The Israeli military on September 28, 2024 announced that Nasrallah was killed in Beirut. Hezbollah also confirmed his death on the same date.
On further Google lens search, we found an Instagram post by @iran_plus_ir, dated August 20, 2024, carrying the same footage.
Another Instagram profile, @lor__official, had shared the viral video on August 11, 2024.
We were not able to ascertain the other details about the video. However, it predates the killing of the Hezbollah Chief.
Hence, an old video has been falsely shared to show Iranians celebrating Hassan Nasrallah’s death.
Also Read: Old, Unrelated Visuals Falsely Linked To Recent Explosions In Lebanon
Result: False
Sources
YouTube Post By @clip_dep77, Dated September 22, 2024
Instagram Post By @iran_plus_ir, Dated August 20, 2024
Instagram Post By @lor__official, Dated August 11, 2024
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Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
