Explosions heard in northern Israel after missiles launched from Iran

Earlier, air raid sirens sounded in several areas across Israel after missiles were identified as launched from Iran toward the country, the Israeli army said. The post Explosions heard in northern…

28 Feb, 09:33 — 28 Feb, 09:57

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This event signifies a direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel, escalating regional tensions and potentially leading to broader conflict. It follows a period of heightened proxy conflicts and could mark a new phase of direct engagement between the two nations.

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Both news outlets report that missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel, with the Israeli military confirming detection. While the core event is consistent, one outlet provides additional details about the immediate effects within Israel.

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The coverage is largely factual, attributing information to military sources, with one outlet leaning slightly left and the other center.

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Missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel.
The Israeli army/IDF reported detecting missile launches.

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Missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel.

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The Israeli army/IDF reported detecting missile launches from Iran.

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Explosions were heard in northern Israel.

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Details about explosions heard in northern Israel and air raid sirens sounding across the country.

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✗False

Video shows recent Israeli bombing of Iran? FALSE

AFP Fact Check·18 Jun 2025Read →

✗Fake The video is generated with artificial intelligence, and has no connection to the actual US strike on nuclear sites in Iran. The earliest known source of the clip is a social media account that clearly states in its description that all of its content is AI-generated. A reverse image search of key frames shows the footage appeared online several days before the operation, with some posts then falsely claiming it depicted an Iranian missile strike on Israel. There are multiple visual indicators that the video is not authentic. The glow from the explosion, for instance, fails to cast realistic light or reflections on nearby buildings or smoke. The urban layout features Soviet-style buildings, which are uncharacteristic of Iranian cities. Moreover, none of Iran's nuclear facilities targeted in the strike are located near large urban centers like the one depicted here.

US missile hits Iran," wrote one TikTok user on a video that shows a massive explosion near or inside a city, with a mushroom-shaped cloud of smoke rising into the sky. Other versions of the same video have appeared across platforms like X and YouTube, reaching millions of users in different languages.

DW.com·24 Jun 2025Read →

✗False

Video shows an Iranian submarine firing missiles towards Israel amid the recent military escalations between the countries.

Newschecker·14 Jun 2025Read →