A video circulating on social media purporting to show an Iranian soldier shooting down a US helicopter has been debunked as false. Fact-checking organization Fast Check determined the video was created using artificial intelligence (AI). The analysis revealed the video’s content was synthetically generated, not a recording of an actual event. This highlights the increasing sophistication and potential for misuse of AI technology to spread disinformation. The fabricated video gained traction on social media platforms before being identified as inauthentic. Authorities warn of the growing challenge of distinguishing between real and AI-generated content, particularly in sensitive geopolitical contexts. The incident underscores the need for critical evaluation of online videos and reliance on verified sources.