The misinformation in query issues Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi supposedly claiming that Iran was now intent on constructing a nuclear weapon. File
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The New York Instances reported on Sunday (August 16, 2026) {that a} “doubtful publish” from India had unfold around the globe to key leaders within the U.S.–Iran battle, doubtlessly harming ceasefire talks between the 2 international locations. The publish in query mentioned Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi had supposedly claimed that Iran was now intent on constructing a nuclear weapon.
The publish from India was from a consumer that the Instances didn’t identify. The Hindu positioned the deal with, whose show identify is Baba Banaras. The deal with was apparently the earliest to publish the remarks falsely attributed to Mr. Vahidi. There could have been a previous publish that the deal with was copying, however there aren’t any posts earlier than this deal with that make this declare.
Revealed – August 18, 2026 12:59 pm IST
