The source that published the video of Iranian military spokesperson Ibrahim Zolfaqari warning against US intervention in the Strait of Hormuz now says the footage appears unnatural and may have been generated by AI. The channel noted that Zolfaqari barely blinks and the video looks unusual. The original statement, reported earlier by The Zioneer, warned that any US attempt to intervene in the strait would be met with a decisive response and that regional cooperation with the US would be considered a declaration of war.
The Iranian the source that published the video of Khatam al-Anbiya spokesperson Ibrahim Zolfaqari's warning against US intervention in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening now reports that the footage appears unnatural and may be AI-generated. The channel noted that Zolfaqari barely blinks throughout the video, calling it 'very strange' and estimating a 'good chance it was created by artificial intelligence.'
The original statement, reported by The Zioneer earlier today, warned that Iran would not allow the United States to intervene in managing the Strait of Hormuz, and that any attempt to disrupt Iran's order would be met with a 'decisive response.' Zolfaqari also warned regional states that any cooperation or logistical support to the US military would be considered an act against Iran's sovereignty and that 'the flames of war could spread to all regional states.'
The Zioneer reported the statement at 17:14 and 17:37 Jerusalem time, based on the same the source's initial post. The new post, at 21:20, does not retract the statement but casts doubt on the authenticity of the video itself, raising questions about whether the footage was genuine or manipulated.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of Iran-US tensions, with Tehran repeatedly threatening to close the waterway and warning Gulf states against cooperating with Washington. The AI concern adds a new layer to the information environment, though the underlying threat remains consistent with Iran's established position.
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