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AFP
08-07-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Video does not show 'Israeli air force defection' in war with Iran
"Israel air force had quit and left their fighter planes to save the life of both countries / Good decision, soldiers!" reads Tagalog-language sticker text on a Facebook reel shared on June 20. It shows a group of men and women in uniform walking along a road with sirens and horns heard in the background. Several other Facebook posts peddled the same claim, while another version claims the video shows the Iranian army "walking out" from the war. Image Screenshot of the false Facebook post taken on July 6, 2025, with the red X mark added by AFP Following a US-announced ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to prevent Iran from ever rebuilding its nuclear facilities, raising the prospect of further conflict. However, the circulating clip was shared months before the war and shows an unrelated event. Tel Aviv protest Google reverse image searches of the video's keyframes led to an X post by Israeli journalist Bar Peleg on November 6, 2024 (archived here and here). The Hebrew-language description states border police officers at the Ayalon highway were moving to extinguish bonfires during a protest. At the clip's five-second mark, a woman in uniform can be seen holding a fire extinguisher. Image Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the identical footage uploaded to X in November 2024 Peleg shared another similar clip minutes later, saying the police were not attempting to clear protesters on the road (archived link). AFP published footage from a protest in Tel Aviv against the sacking of defence minister Yoav Gallant in November 2024, which shows demonstrators had set fires along a stretch of the Ayalon highway in the city (archived link). The 2022 Google Maps Street View of a portion of the Ayalon highway shows the same skyscraper named "Electra" on the left side of the highway (archived link). Image Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the Google Maps Street View of the Ayalon Highway, with corresponding elements highlighted by AFP Other identical features from the falsely shared video include the bridge's V-shaped vertical support and the mid-rise buildings at the background (archived link). Image Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the Google Maps Street View of the Ayalon Highway, with corresponding elements highlighted by AFP AFP has debunked several other clips falsely linked to the Iran-Israel war here.
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Israel minister says army will 'ensure Iran cannot threaten' country again
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the army must draw up a plan to prevent Iran from threatening Israel again after the arch-foes fought a 12-day war last month, in comments released today (July 04). The Israeli military's "current mission is to prepare an enforcement plan to ensure that Iran cannot threaten Israel again," Katz said at a meeting with military leaders Thursday, according to a statement released by his ministry. "The army must prepare on the intelligence and operational level to ensure that the air force maintains air superiority over Tehran, the ability to enforce restrictions on Iran and prevent it from rebuilding its capabilities," he added. Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran on June 13 following a decades-long shadow war, saying it aimed to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon — an ambition Tehran has consistently denied — and degrade its ballistic missile arsenal. Following a US-announced ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to prevent Iran from ever rebuilding its nuclear facilities, raising the prospect of further conflict. Katz wrote on X on June 27 that the army will "act regularly to thwart such threats." Israeli media say the country's leaders are seeking a similar approach to the one it has adopted in Lebanon. Its army regularly launches strikes on what it says are suspected Hezbollah militant positions and operatives in Lebanon despite a truce signed in November. Israel has acknowledged being hit by more than 50 missiles during the 12-day war with Iran, resulting in 28 deaths, according to official figures. In Iran, Israeli strikes killed more than 900 people, according to the country's judiciary. — AFP
MTV Lebanon
26-06-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Iran Confirms Senior IRGC Commander Killed in Israeli Strikes
Iran's armed forces confirmed on Wednesday the death of top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Ali Shadmani following an Israeli airstrike last week, state media reported. The military's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which Shadmani led, vowed 'severe revenge' for what it called the 'criminal act' by Israeli forces, announcing the commander had died from injuries sustained in the attack, according to the IRNA state news agency. The Israeli military said on June 17 that it had killed Shadmani in a strike on a 'command center in the heart of Tehran.' Israel described him as 'the most senior military commander' and 'the closest figure to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.' The confirmation of his death came a day after a US-announced ceasefire ended 12 days of open conflict between Israel and Iran. Shadmani died just days after he took over the role from Gholam-Ali Rashid, who was killed in the first days of Israel's attacks. On June 13, Israel launched a major bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and senior military figures. The United States joined the operation later with strikes on the Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites. Iran responded with waves of missile attacks on Israel and one targeting a US base in Qatar. President Donald Trump later called for de-escalation and announced a ceasefire that took effect on Tuesday. The war killed 627 civilians in Iran and 28 people in Israel, according to official figures. Iran will hold on Saturday state funerals for senior military commanders, including Shadmani, and top scientists killed during the war with Israel.
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Iran confirms death of Guards commander in Israel war
TEHRAN: Iran's armed forces confirmed on Wednesday the death of top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Ali Shadmani following an Israeli air strike last week, state media reported. The military's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which Shadmani led, vowed "severe revenge" for what it called the "criminal act" by Israeli forces, announcing the commander had died from injuries sustained in the attack, according to the IRNA state news agency. The Israeli military said on June 17 that it had killed Shadmani in a strike on a "command centre in the heart of Tehran." Israel described him as "the most senior military commander" and "the closest figure to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei." The confirmation of his death came a day after a US-announced ceasefire ended 12 days of open conflict between Israel and Iran. Shadmani died just days after he took over the role from Gholam Ali Rashid, who was killed in the first days of Israel's attacks. On June 13, Israel launched a major bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and senior military figures. The US joined the operation later with strikes on the Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites. Iran responded with waves of missile attacks on Israel and one targeting a US base in Qatar, prompting President Donald Trump to call for de-escalation and announce a ceasefire that took effect on Tuesday. The war killed 627 civilians in Iran and 28 people in Israel, according to official figures. Iran will hold on Saturday state funerals for senior military commanders, including Shadmani, and top scientists killed during the war with Israel.
Al-Ahram Weekly
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Iran confirms its military commander Ali Shadmani was killed in Israeli strikes - Region
The military's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which Shadmani led, vowed "severe revenge" for what it called the "criminal act" by Israeli forces, announcing the commander had died from injuries sustained in the attack, according to the IRNA state news agency. The Israeli military said on June 17 that it had killed Shadmani in a strike on a "command centre in the heart of Tehran". Israel described him as "the most senior military commander" and "the closest figure to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei". The confirmation of his death came a day after a US-announced ceasefire ended 12 days of open conflict between Israel and Iran. Shadmani died just days after he took over the role from Gholam Ali Rashid, who was killed in the first days of Israel's attacks. On June 13, Israel launched a major bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and senior military figures. The United States joined the operation later with strikes on the Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites. Iran responded with waves of missile attacks on Israel and one targeting a US base in Qatar, prompting President Donald Trump to call for de-escalation and announce a ceasefire that took effect on Tuesday. The war killed 627 civilians in Iran and 28 people in Israel, according to official figures. Iran will hold on Saturday state funerals for senior military commanders, including Shadmani, and top scientists killed during the war with Israel.
