Watch: Video shows aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran
Watch: Video shows aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran

Footage has emerged showing smoke billowing over Tehran and the city of Karaj, west of the capital.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The BBC article's claim of smoke billowing over Tehran and Karaj following Israeli strikes is partially supported by the provided sources, which confirm Israeli strikes on Iran. However, the specific locations mentioned in the BBC article are not directly confirmed by all sources, leading to a mixed accuracy score. The BBC article presents a relatively neutral tone, but the selection of footage and the lack of context regarding the broader conflict contribute to a moderate bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Footage shows smoke billowing over Tehran and the city of Karaj, west of the capital.
- Verification Source #1: Mentions Israeli attacks on Iran.
- Verification Source #2: Does not mention Tehran or Karaj, but shows footage of explosions in Iran.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions multiple locations hit in Israel.
- Verification Source #4: Mentions US strikes on Iran's Fordo nuclear facility.
- Verification Source #5: Mentions Israeli strikes on Iran.
- Analysis: The claim of Israeli strikes on Iran is supported by multiple sources. However, the specific locations of Tehran and Karaj are not explicitly confirmed by all sources. Some sources focus on other locations.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "Israel attacks Iran, explosions in Tel Aviv and Tehran..." This supports the claim of attacks in Tehran.
- Verification Source #2: "Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Beirut neighbourhoods" This source is about Beirut, not Iran, and therefore doesn't support or contradict the claim about Tehran and Karaj.
- Verification Source #3: "...Multiple locations hit in Israel, with residential buildings struck after Iran's latest strikes." This source focuses on locations hit in Israel, not Iran.
- Verification Source #4: "Satellite photos show before and after U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear..." This source mentions US strikes, not Israeli strikes, and focuses on a specific location (Fordo).
- Verification Source #5: "Israel hits Iran's Evin prison a day after U.S. joins the war" This source supports the claim of Israeli strikes on Iran, but mentions Evin prison, not Tehran or Karaj.