#attention... #photoshop... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by the text: “The logo of the Iraqi Ministry of Communications, launched today… After research and verification, it turns out that it was stolen from the logo of the Nigerian company ‘Smartel.’” #The_Truth: The circulating image, which purports to show the Iraqi Ministry of Communications’ logo alongside the logo of the Nigerian company “Smartel,” along with the claim that the ministry’s new logo was stolen from the company’s logo, is misleading, as it turns out that the two logos are different. The Nigerian company’s original logo consists of five lines, whereas the circulating image has been altered to show the logo with seven lines, matching the number of lines used in the ministry’s new logo. Upon visiting the official website of “Smartel Agritech” and comparing its logo with the one shown in the post—which is claimed to belong to the Nigerian company—it becomes clear that the circulating logo has been altered to resemble the Iraqi Ministry of Communications’ new logo. There are also clear differences between the company’s original logo and the one attributed to it in the post: the original logo consists of five lines—four of which are curved, dark green lines that flow smoothly from the center toward the top and bottom edges— with a light green line running through the center. In contrast, the logo circulating online consists of seven lines, six of which are sharply curved in dark green, with a light green line in the center, making it more similar to the Iraqi Ministry of Communications’ new logo. This post is circulating after the Iraqi Ministry of Communications unveiled the new logo as its official visual identity, in a move aimed at modernizing its institutional image in line with technological developments and the nature of the services it provides in the telecommunications and internet sectors. While the ministry’s social media accounts continue to use the same logo without any changes as of the date of this report, Iraqi Minister of Communications Mustafa Sanad clarified in a video posted on his official accounts on October 19, 2026, that the logo circulating on social media—which has been compared to that of the Nigerian company “Smartel”—had been manipulated and altered to match the ministry’s logo, whereas the company’s original logo differs in the details of its lines and curves. He also noted that similarities between logos and symbols are natural and occur worldwide, citing examples of many countries whose flags are identical (such as Chad and Romania, Indonesia and Monaco, Ireland and Ivory Coast, and Mali and Guinea), and explained that the logo simply symbolizes the “fiber-optic cable” and Iraq’s strategic role in the routing and distribution of global internet cables, and possesses historical and cultural depth that reflects Iraq’s role as the cradle of communication. He noted that the design by Ahmed Kazem was selected from among more than 4,000 entries submitted in a public competition open to young people and designers, while expressing respect and appreciation for all the other efforts and works that were not selected. He argued that genuine criticism should be directed at the old logo, which relied on traditional imagery such as a map of Iraq and a satellite dish, emphasizing that fiber-optic cables are the backbone and future of today’s internet sector. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video circulated on social media accompanied by the caption: “A Frenchman steals a refrigerator and carries it onto the subway during looting amid the protests.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show a French man stealing a refrigerator and carrying it on the subway during looting associated with the ongoing protests in Paris, is misleading, as it turns out the video was filmed in Berlin, the capital of Germany, and does not show a theft as claimed. We verified the circulating video by conducting a reverse image search on several of its frames and found that it was first posted on an Instagram account on October 10, 2026. The poster accompanied the post with the following text: “Only in Berlin! When you buy a fridge and decide to save on delivery fees, just take it on the U8 subway!!” The account owner also posted another video on October 15, 2026, in which he referred back to the first video and included the following caption: “Only in Berlin? A surprising sight on the subway! A large refrigerator on a trolley, right among passengers on Berlin’s subway!” We also noticed a display screen inside the train that read “BERLIN’S NO. 1 GRAND SHOW,” which supports the fact that the video was filmed in Berlin, Germany, and not in France as claimed. The circulation of this video coincides with the protests that took place in France over the weekend of October 17–18, 2026, which in some cities escalated into rioting, looting, and the burning of buildings and property. These protests were sparked by the rising cost of living, declining public services, and concerns about conditions in schools and teacher shortages. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #photoshop... A video allegedly showing Interior Minister Yasser Sakhil standing behind a woman during the Tishreen protests circulated on social media. #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show Interior Minister Yasser Sakhil behind a woman during a television interview amid the Tishreen protests, is fake. It has been determined that the original clip was altered by adding Yasser Sakhil’s face, whereas the original clip shows a child, not as claimed. We verified the circulating video by conducting a reverse image search on several of its frames, and found that it was previously published on Al-Rafidain TV on January 10, 2020. The original clip shows the woman with a child behind her—not Yasser Sakhil—during coverage of the October protests at that time. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_post... Photos have been circulating on social media accompanied by a caption stating, “Interior Minister Yasser Sakhil presents Judicial Council President Faeq Zeidan with eight Tahoe vehicles.” #The_Truth: The circulating photos, which allegedly show Interior Minister Yasser Sakhil presenting eight “Tahoe” vehicles to Supreme Judicial Council President Faeq Zeidan, are not real; they were generated using artificial intelligence technology. Furthermore, the circulating news report on this matter is false and was not published by official sources. We examined the circulating images using specialized image analysis tools, and the results showed that the images are fake and were generated using highly sophisticated artificial intelligence techniques. When we verified the alleged news using keywords on search engines, we found no reliable source to support this claim, nor was any statement on this matter posted on the official accounts of the Iraqi Ministry of the Interior or the Supreme Judicial Council, furthermore, none of the local media outlets, whether official or unofficial, covered this story. For his part, Hisham al-Rakabi, director of the media office for the head of the State of Law Coalition, denied the authenticity of the circulating images on October 17, 2026, in a post on his official account on the “X” platform, in which he stated: “It seems that the lack of arguments has driven some to fabricate images and spread lies in a desperate attempt to mislead public opinion, but lies do not create reality, and fabrications do not create the truth.” The circulation of these fake images comes after Yasser Sakhil al-Maliki was sworn in as Iraq’s Minister of the Interior on Thursday, October 15, 2026, following a vote by the Iraqi Council of Representatives to confirm his appointment as part of the completion of the government’s formation, and after he took the constitutional oath of office. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #photoshop... A video circulated on social media accompanied by text stating, “In the war in Armenia, the Azerbaijani Muslim fighters who were battling on the front lines, liberated the occupied territories, and raised the call to prayer, began the journey to overthrow the dictator Ilham Aliyev for the sake of their honor, dignity, and pride, and one day they will be judged for their oppression.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show a popular uprising and the destruction of portraits of the Azerbaijani president following a ban on the hijab, is fake and has been altered using artificial intelligence techniques. The original video dates back to 2024, and shows the destruction of portraits of Bashar al-Assad during Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s entry into Aleppo. We examined the circulating video using specialized tools for video content analysis, and the results showed that the video is not authentic and was generated using highly advanced AI techniques. A reverse image search of clips from the video also revealed that they were posted on social media on August 5, 2026, and document an attempt to tear down a billboard bearing a picture of Bashar al-Assad during the entry of the Forces to Deter Aggression into Aleppo on November 29, 2024. A comparison of the two videos also reveals a match in the visible elements, as the same sign appears on the pole, and the color of the sidewalk is identical in both. The video began circulating after the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers approved, on September 21, 2026, amendments to the school uniform policy prohibiting clothing that violates the official uniform or contradicts the principles of secular education, The ban on veiled female students and teachers from entering classrooms sparked protests and human rights criticism regarding the right to education and freedom of belief, amid reports of the arrest of protesters and activists, while supporters of the restrictions justified their position by citing the need to preserve the secular nature of public education. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video circulated on social media accompanied by text stating, “Widespread protests are sweeping Pakistani cities, demanding withdrawal from the war in Yemen and refusal to participate in the Saudi-led tripartite coalition—under the leadership of bin Salman—against the Yemeni people.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show protests in Pakistan against the war in Yemen, is misleading, as it was found to date back to 2024 and depicts clashes with supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan near Islamabad. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames, which revealed that it was published on a news website on October 6, 2024. and it shows clashes between police and supporters of the imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan as they participated in a march near Islamabad. Pakistan is witnessing political tensions and protests led by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, demanding his release from prison, amid a growing dispute between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the federal government, which escalated to the imposition of a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which is governed by the opposition party. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #photoshop... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by text stating, “A Persian ID card attributed to Communications Minister Mustafa Sanad, listing his title as ‘Special Officer—Basij—Qom Province.’” #The_Truth: The circulating photo is fake; it has been revealed to be an ID card that was altered using artificial intelligence techniques, and originally belongs to a person named Ali Taqi; it is not an ID card belonging to Iraqi Communications Minister Mustafa Sanad in his capacity as an officer in the Basij forces affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, as claimed. We examined the circulating image using specialized image analysis tools, and the results showed that the image is not authentic and was generated using highly sophisticated artificial intelligence techniques. We also examined the image using Google’s “Gemini” tool, and the technical analysis results showed that part of this image had been modified or created using Google’s AI tools. We also conducted a reverse image search of the ID card, which revealed that it had been posted by users on social media in January 2026, The card depicts a special officer in the Basij Resistance Force within the jurisdiction of the Iranian city of Qom and does not show Iraqi Minister of Communications Mustafa Sanad, contrary to what was claimed. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_post... A video circulated on social media accompanied by the caption: "Mr. Mojtaba Khamenei's first public appearance since his injury." #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show the first appearance of Iran’s Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Mr. Mojtaba Khamenei, following his injury, is fake; it has been determined to be a synthetic video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. We examined the circulating video using specialized tools for video content analysis, and the results showed that the video is fake and was generated using highly sophisticated artificial intelligence technology. We also examined the video using Google’s “Gemini” tool, and the technical analysis results indicated that the video clip was modified or created using Google’s AI technologies, as the SynthID watermark was detected in the video’s visual elements, while no similar marks were detected in the audio track. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video clip circulated on social media accompanied by text stating, “Zionist intelligence has declassified a meeting between members of the Israeli Mossad and the martyr Qassem Soleimani.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show Qassem Soleimani in a meeting with members of the Israeli occupation’s Mossad, is misleading, as it turns out to be from a meeting between Soleimani and the late Iranian director and media activist Nader Talebzadeh, which was posted on the “iFilm” channel’s website in May 2022, in the presence of a group of Iranian directors and filmmakers. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames from it, which revealed that it was published in 2020 under the title: “The Hidden Words of Martyr Haj Qassem Soleimani on the Martyrdom of Haj Ahmad Motoslian, March 15, 2018, Tehran, at the Talai’ Hall.” It is worth noting that after Talebzadeh’s death on April 29, 2022, Iranian websites published a clip of him shaking hands with Soleimani, including the “iFilm” channel’s website, which posted the clip on May 2, 2022, under the title: “Rare Video of Nader Talebzadeh’s Meeting with Martyr Soleimani.” #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_news... News circulated on social media stating that the artist Hussein Neama had passed away. #The_Truth: The report circulating about the death of artist Hussein Neama is false, as the artist appeared in a video denying the news of his death. Upon verifying the accuracy of the circulating report, no reliable source was found to confirm it; the official account of the Iraqi Artists’ Union contains no such announcement, Furthermore, local media outlets have not published any reports of his death. Additionally, no search results confirming the report appeared when using relevant keywords on search engines. Media personality Muhammad al-Sayyid Muhsin posted a video on October 13, 2026, accompanied by the following caption: “Mohammed al-Sayyid Mohsen visits artist Hussein Nima at his home in Nasiriyah.” Artist Hussein Nima appeared in the video, refuting the reports of his alleged death. Similarly, artist Ahmed Neama denied the accuracy of the circulating report in a post on his official account on October 13, 2026, stating: “Artist Hussein Na’ma is well and in good health, and the report of his death is false.” #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#Clarification... A report circulated on social media stating, “To reduce government spending, a member of parliament has proposed deducting 100,000 dinars from employees’ salaries.” #The_Clarification: The circulating report claiming that there is a parliamentary proposal to deduct 100,000 dinars from the salaries of all employees is misleading, as the proposal actually called for deducting 100,000 dinars per month from the salaries of employees earning 2 million Iraqi dinars or more, with the aim of reducing government spending—not from the salaries of all employees. Qusay Abbas, a member of the Badr parliamentary bloc, appeared in a television interview on October 11, 2026, stating: “I agree with the argument that we need solutions to reduce government spending, and among the proposals on the table today is a decision to deduct 100,000 dinars from the salaries of employees earning 2 million dinars or more.” He added: “The budget has not yet reached Parliament, and we have not seen it, but based on what has been published and circulated in the media, I believe the budget will not pass easily, as all details must be discussed in Parliament. Parliament does not interfere in monetary policy, as that is the exclusive authority of the government; however, as a parliament, we can block provisions that harm citizens and those with limited incomes. We do not accept a budget that lowers the value of the dollar, as this, in turn, affects those with limited incomes.” Prior to MP Qusay Abbas’s remarks, this proposal had been circulating and discussed behind the scenes within the Iraqi government as one of the difficult options for addressing the fiscal deficit. Details emerged regarding the parties involved in addressing and studying the proposal when Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaydi revealed, during his meetings with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairs of parliamentary committees, that the government had indeed considered difficult options to reduce spending before resorting to other measures (such as adjusting the exchange rate). Among the options considered was the imposition of mandatory deductions amounting to 35% of salaries, under the guise of “mandatory savings.” #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_post... An image circulated on social media accompanied by the following text: “Breaking: An attempted coup in Riyadh, apparently led by Sheikh Mubarak bin Nawaf al-Diyasi al-Saud. It appears there are deep and significant divisions within the ruling family that could lead to the death of bin Salman and end his reign.” #The_Truth: The person appearing in the photo, who claimed to be Sheikh Mubarak bin Nawaf Al-Diyasi Al Saud and to be leading a coup attempt in Riyadh, was found to be a fake image generated using artificial intelligence, The person depicted is actually YouTuber Ali Adel, and there is no evidence that anyone by that name belongs to the Saudi royal family. We examined the image using specialized image analysis tools, and the results showed that it is not real, as it was generated using AI technology to a high degree. Upon verifying the identity of the person appearing in the image, it turned out to be Iraqi YouTuber Ali Adel, who has no connection to Sheikh Mubarak bin Nawaf Al-Diyasi Al Saud, as claimed, The content creator’s face was superimposed onto an official photo of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman using AI face-swapping technology, while retaining the original red shemagh. We also verified the circulating claim using keywords in search engines but found no reliable source supporting this claim. Furthermore, no Saudi media outlet has reported on it, and we found no evidence of a person by that name within the Saudi royal family. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video circulated on social media accompanied by text stating, “The Revolutionary Guard is currently conducting large-scale military exercises inside Iran in anticipation of a U.S. attack.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show the Iranian Revolutionary Guard conducting large-scale maneuvers inside Iran in anticipation of a U.S. attack, is misleading, as it turns out to be old—dating back to 2025—and not recent as claimed. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames from it, which revealed that it was published on news websites on August 21, 2025, accompanied by a report stating that the Iranian Army’s naval force had begun large-scale missile exercises under the name “Sustained Power 1404.” #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video circulated on social media accompanied by text stating, “The first moments of the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, amid an announced death toll of 12 and more than 300 injured.” #The_Truth: Although an attack did occur at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries, the circulating video—which purports to show the first moments of the attack—is not real, as it was found to have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. We examined the circulating video using specialized tools for video content analysis, and the results showed that the video is fake and was generated using highly sophisticated artificial intelligence techniques. It can also be observed that before people exit the hall onto the street, no wall is visible outside, but one suddenly appears as they exit. Furthermore, when the explosion occurs, the glass doors do not shatter, and people walk right through them as they exit, indicating that the video is fake and was generated using AI technology. An examination of the metadata reveals that the oldest version of the video found was posted on July 14, 2026—three months prior to the date of this investigation. The video is only 15 seconds long, which is a common characteristic of clips generated using AI technology, as it is difficult to maintain scene stability and consistency of details over a longer period of time. In addition, an audio analysis revealed that the dialogue was in Modern Standard Arabic, which is unusual for informal on-the-ground interactions in Saudi Arabia or other Arab countries, where local dialects are typically used. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #alert... Users on the "Telegram" app have been sharing a message claiming that cash prizes will be awarded to users in exchange for subscribing to a channel that impersonates Al-Rasheed Bank and claims to be affiliated with it. #The_Truth: The message is a scam, as it claims to offer cash prizes to users in exchange for subscribing to a fake channel on Telegram that impersonates Al-Rasheed Bank and claims to be affiliated with it. We verified the claim by searching Al-Rasheed Bank’s official website and reviewing its official social media accounts, and found that the bank has not published any announcement regarding cash prizes for subscribing to any channel. nor did we find any such announcement in the local media, whether official or unofficial. The “Technology for Peace” team also advises that you should not interact with messages promoting prizes or contests via unknown links or channels that impersonate official entities, and that you should not open them, forward them, or provide any personal or banking information, due to the potential risks involved, most notably data theft and its exploitation in fraud and cyber extortion. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #photoshop... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by the caption: "The latest photo of actor Adel Emam." #The_Truth: The circulating photo, which purports to show actor Adel Emam’s latest appearance, is fake; it has been altered using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The original clip from which the photo was taken features Indian actor Salim Khan. We examined the circulating photo using specialized image analysis tools, and the results showed that the photo is not real and was generated using highly advanced AI techniques. We also conducted a reverse image search on the circulating image and found that the original image was taken from a video clip and altered by adding the facial features of Egyptian actor Adel Imam. The video was posted on entertainment pages on October 5, 2026, and shows Indian actor Salim Khan with his wife Helen upon their arrival at actor Arbaaz Khan’s home. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video circulated on social media accompanied by the caption: "Stunning footage from Iran showing the testing of air-burst defensive munitions designed to target low-flying aircraft." #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show a test of a system described as an anti-aircraft mine system in Iran, is misleading, as it turns out the video shows fireworks in the Qrendi area of Malta, not a military test in Iran as claimed. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames from it, which revealed that it was posted on an Instagram account on September 22, 2026, the account specializes in posting videos of fireworks, and the person who posted the clip indicated that it was filmed in the Qrendi area of Malta. We also used Google Maps and the Street View feature in the Qrendi area of Malta, where we found a location resembling the one shown in the video. and similarities can be observed between the structure on the wall’s ledge and the tree visible in the clip, supporting the conclusion that the video was filmed at the same location. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video purportedly showing a mass escape by a group of Saudi-backed militants after the Houthis closed in on them has been circulating on social media. #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show a mass escape of Saudi-backed militants after Houthi forces closed in on them, is misleading. It has been determined that the video is old, dating back to March 2026, and it shows an attack carried out by an Egyptian army unit targeting Sudanese miners working in the area. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames, which revealed that it was originally published by the Sudanese National Observatory for Human Rights on March 16, 2026, as footage of an attack carried out by an Egyptian army unit targeting Sudanese miners working in the area, which resulted in the deaths of 7 people and injuries to 3 others, in addition to the burning of the miners’ tents in the North Valley area of the Halayeb locality in Red Sea State on March 9, 2026. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video has been circulating on social media accompanied by text stating, “King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, is under heavy bombardment by the Houthis.” #The_truth: is that the circulating video, which purports to show King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, under heavy bombardment by the Houthis, is misleading, as it turns out that the video dates back to 2015, and it shows aircraft belonging to the Saudi-led coalition bombing the runway at Sana’a Airport in Yemen. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames, which revealed that it was published by news websites on April 29, 2015, showing aircraft belonging to the Saudi-led coalition bombing the runway at Sana’a Airport in Yemen. This video began circulating after Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Houthi-affiliated Yemeni Armed Forces, announced in a statement dated October 8, 2026, that “This evening, our armed forces targeted King Khalid Airport in Riyadh with two cruise missiles, Najran Airport with a ballistic missile, and the Khamis Mushait Air Base with a ballistic missile. By the grace of God, the strikes were precise and direct, disrupting air traffic at the two airports and causing damage to them and to the air base.” #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #alert... A photo circulated on social media accompanied by the text: “A request from the child’s family: They have nothing left to contribute, brothers. Whoever can help, please do—even if it’s just a comment or a share,” noting that the child has leukemia. #The_Truth: The circulating photo, which was claimed to show an Iraqi child with cancer whose family is asking for donations to cover the cost of his treatment, is misleading. It turns out that the photo is old and dates back to 2018, and shows a child with cancer in Egypt, not in Iraq. We verified the photo using a reverse image search, which revealed that it was published by Egyptian news sites on November 8, 2018. It shows 5-year-old Muhammad Ibrahim Muhammad Ibrahim, a resident of Ezbet Kasab, part of the village of Al-Mahsima Al-Jadida, in the Abu Suweir district and city of Ismailia Governorate, who was suffering from leukemia, which caused severe physical weakness and a noticeable decline in his health. The child’s father then approached Dr. Sherif Abu al-Naga, Director General of the “Egypt 57357” Children’s Cancer Hospital, requesting that his son be admitted for treatment immediately, noting that his health was deteriorating rapidly and that he was “between life and death “Tech4Peace” warns against engaging with posts that use photos of sick children and claim they need donations to cover their treatment costs, without verifying the accuracy of the information contained therein. as old photos of children from other countries may be reused and attributed to Iraqi cases in order to exploit citizens’ sympathy and obtain money through fraudulent means. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P