Fact check: AI fakes and old videos mislead on Iran protests

Mădălin Mihai

Iran has been witnessing anti-regime protests for more than two weeks, with demonstrations reported in several cities and towns. Verifying protest-related content has become increasingly challenging. Internet restrictions and tight control over information flows have created an information vacuum, meaning much of the footage circulating online cannot be independently confirmed. Access to reliable information from inside Iran remains extremely limited. Foreign media outlets can barely report