A viral video circulating on X claims to show a massive explosion in Qom, Iran. The footage quickly spread online and raised concerns about a possible military strike in the city during the ongoing regional tensions.
The post sharing the video alleged that a US B-2 bomber dropped a Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bomb on Qom. The clip gained huge traction on X, crossing more than five million views within a short period.
According to the viral claim, the alleged strike was linked to the current US-Israel conflict involving Iran. Many users on social media began sharing the video widely, assuming it showed a real military attack.
However, fact checking has revealed that the footage does not show a recent event in Qom. Investigations indicate that the video actually belongs to the Beirut explosion that took place in 2020.
The Beirut blast was caused by a large stockpile of ammonium nitrate that detonated at the port. The disaster resulted in massive destruction and became one of the most widely documented explosions in recent history.
The same footage is now being reused online with misleading captions. Similar misinformation campaigns have appeared during past geopolitical conflicts, where old videos are presented as new incidents.
Despite the clarification, many users on X still believe the explosion in Qom is genuine. While some unverified reports have mentioned explosions in the area, there is no confirmed evidence supporting the viral claim.
Experts say AI generated clips and edited videos are also adding to the confusion during this period of conflict. Such content can easily mislead viewers and shape public opinion based on false information.
Analysts have urged people to verify online content before sharing it further. Misinformation during international conflicts can escalate tensions and spread unnecessary panic among the public.
Observers also stress the importance of diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions. As the conflict continues, civilian safety remains a major concern for people across the region.
BREAKING: A massive non-nuclear explosion has reportedly occurred in Qom, Iran, the country’s clerical capital.
Speculation suggests the U.S. may have used the 30,000-lb GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a rarely used bunker-buster capable of penetrating up to 200… pic.twitter.com/SpYb3DeUsx
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