Tackling misinformation with the Arab Fact-Checking Network

A timely reminder of how our AI tools can help journalists and fact checkers identify falsehoods across the Middle East.

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Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East we’ve seen a surge in misinformation being shared on social media.

Vehicles drive along an expressway against the backdrop of smoke rising after a strike on the Iranian capital of Tehran on March 5, 2026.

Our round up looks at 10 misleading videos and AI-generated images we’ve fact checked during the first week of the conflict.

Middle East misinformation

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy MP claimed in an interview that Cyprus is “part of NATO” and “a NATO country”.

The flag of Cyprus

That’s not correct. Cyprus is not a NATO member, although it has previously signalled its desire to join the organisation.

NATO mistake

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has claimed inflation is down, while shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride says it’s gone up.

Rachel Reeves and Mel Stride official photos

It’s true the CPI measure of inflation has fallen in recent months, but it’s still higher than when Labour came to power.

Up or down?