AI-Generated Explosion Video Circulates on Social Media

On May 31, 2026, a 13-second video was posted on X by @Persianserene1. The post claimed that the footage depicted an explosion following an attack on Iran by U.S. and Israeli aircraft.

The video garnered significant attention, accumulating over 94,100 views, more than 4,700 likes, and over 1,300 reposts. However, subsequent investigation revealed that the footage was generated using artificial intelligence. An analysis conducted with HIVE Moderation confirmed that the content was AI-generated.

The post on X indicated that the video had previously been shared on Instagram, suggesting that it did not originate on X and had circulated across multiple social media platforms. A reverse image search was therefore conducted, which determined that the video was first uploaded to Instagram on May 30, 2026, by a user identified as “javadi__1364.”

In conclusion, the short video shared on X on May 31 was artificially generated and does not depict a real event. This case illustrates how AI-generated content can be recirculated by different users across various social media platforms for disinformation purposes. It underscores the critical importance of verifying the authenticity of visual content, particularly during periods of conflict and geopolitical tension.

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