Fact check: Fake satellite images distort Middle East conflict from above

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Fake satellite images are being widely disseminated on social media to promote military narratives during the US-Israel conflict with Iran. AI tools now make it easy to manipulate real satellite images, exploiting public unfamiliarity with their realistic appearance.

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As the Iran war intensifies, satellite imagery has become a key battleground in the information war. Manipulated or AI‑generated aerial images are increasingly blurring the line between fact and fiction on the ground.

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