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Protests in Iran: Truth or Fake Images?

1/13/2026

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Protests in Iran have raised questions about the authenticity of online protest images.
Some internet users allege the images misrepresent crowd sizes or rely on camera tricks and AI manipulation.
Vedika Bahl, segment host, addresses these claims in a segment titled "Truth or Fake."
The article aims to fact-check these assertions amid the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

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Story summary

Protests in Iran have raised questions about the authenticity of online protest images.
Some internet users allege the images misrepresent crowd sizes or rely on camera tricks and AI manipulation.
Vedika Bahl, segment host, addresses these claims in a segment titled "Truth or Fake."
The article aims to fact-check these assertions amid the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.