In Tehran, thousands of people gathered on the streets as Iran held a massive funeral procession for senior official Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The streets of the capital were packed with mourners as coffins draped in national flags moved through the city, turning the funeral into a powerful public show of grief and unity. Larijani, a key figure in Iran’s leadership, was killed in a targeted strike on a residence in the Pardis area along with his son and close aides.
19 March,2026 12:00 AM IST
Iran confirms the death of national security chief Ali Larijani following a targeted Israeli airstrike. Reports indicate that Larijani was killed alongside his son, deputy Ali Bateni, and other key aides, triggering a potential leadership crisis in Tehran. The Iranian President has publicly vowed revenge, promising to avenge Larijani’s blood, while the Iranian Security Council has hailed him as a “righteous servant” achieving martyrdom after decades of service and sacrifice. WATCH
18 March,2026 05:58 PM IST
The United Arab Emirates has launched a high-profile crackdown on misleading war content circulating online, arresting 35 individuals, including 19 Indian nationals, in connection with manipulated videos related to US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Following an extensive investigation, UAE prosecutors have fast-tracked trials for suspects accused of creating false war narratives that could incite public disorder. The UAE Attorney General, Hamad Saif Al Shams, emphasized strict digital surveillance measures to curb the spread of fabricated content and propaganda that glorifies military aggression. The investigation has categorized the accused into three distinct groups: those sharing real war footage, individuals manipulating videos using AI and propagandists promoting military escalation.
18 March,2026 05:24 PM IST
A sudden video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inside a cafe in Tel Aviv has set the internet on fire, but not for the reason you might think. The clip surfaced online just as wild rumours about Netanyahu’s alleged assassination began spreading across social media platforms. Within hours, the cafe footage was being circulated by Bibi himself as “proof” that he was alive and well. But the moment the video went viral, a new twist emerged, claims that the clip itself might actually be an AI-generated deepfake. Discussions intensified after Grok, the AI chatbot available on X, weighed in. The chatbot initially avoided commenting on the authenticity of the footage before later suggesting that the clip could be an “advanced AI deepfake.” WATCH
18 March,2026 05:15 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
