Hoax – Videos of the US attack on an Iranian nuclear plant were released and show an atomic mushroom cloud.
Analysis
The international scenario gained new contours after confirmation of a US attack on military targets in Iran. The offensive generated strong repercussion and, as often happens in times of geopolitical tension, fake news followed.
Among the rumors, videos are circulating on social media with supposed footage of the attack. The content shows large-scale explosions, atomic mushroom clouds, and destruction at Iranian nuclear plants such as Fordow and Natanz. The videos appear on Facebook pages and TikTok profiles, with impactful voiceovers and emotional appeal. See below the content that has been shared:
Urgent! US attacks nuclear plant in Iran B‑2: ghosts in the sky, invisible to radars, but carrying the devastating weight of tons of destruction. SEE: The gigantic explosion during the destruction of the Fordow nuclear plant, in Iran. The United States used about 30 tons of explosives to destroy Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Verification
The video is impressive, but it’s just another fake. To verify, let’s answer the following questions: 1) Was a video of the US attack on an Iranian nuclear plant released? 2) How were the videos with explosions and atomic mushroom clouds made that supposedly showed the US attack on an Iranian nuclear plant? 3) Are there other fake news about the subject?
Was a video of the US attack on an Iranian nuclear plant released?
No. So far, there is no official video showing the confirmed US attack on targets in Iran. True information about the offensive was released by journalistic sources and authorities, but the only available records are satellite imagery and technical reports, as cited in a UOL article :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. No reliable source has published videos with explosions, atomic mushrooms, or visual bombings like those circulating online.
How were the videos with explosion and atomic mushroom clouds made that supposedly showed the US attack?
The videos are false and were produced with the help of artificial intelligence. You can notice typical signs of digital manipulation, such as distortions in explosion details and the fact that the video lasts exactly 8 seconds (a common length for content created in tools like VEO 3). Furthermore, numerous similar contents have been created using deepfake or generative video AI tools—widely used in misinformation during conflicts :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
Are there other fake news about the subject?
Yes. Since the escalation of tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, several false stories have been circulated. This type of disinformation is common in war scenarios and seeks to exploit fear and public uncertainty. Boatos.org has already refuted many such stories :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
Conclusion
The videos showing nuclear explosions, atomic mushroom clouds, and the destruction of Iranian plants by the US are fake. They were created with AI and have no relation to the real attacks, which occurred but without nuclear weapons. There is no official footage or real images released by reliable sources. The spread of these videos is part of a wave of misinformation that intensifies in times of international conflict.
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