Fact Check: Did Bashar Ismail Condole Khamenei & Call Him a Fasting Martyr?

Fact Check: Did Bashar Ismail Condole Khamenei & Call Him a Fasting Martyr?

A fabricated claim alleging that Syrian actor Bashar Ismail expressed condolences for the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, referring to him as a “martyr” and congratulating him on achieving martyrdom, recently spread across social media platforms. The false report surfaced on Facebook on March 5, 2026, quickly gaining traction and sparking widespread … Read more

NATO Backs Trump’s Iran Policy, Remains Ready to Defend Allies

NATO Backs Trump’s Iran Policy, Remains Ready to Defend Allies

NATO allies are largely supportive of the United States’ campaign against Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, even as some European leaders have publicly voiced criticism, according to remarks made by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday. While clarifying that the alliance is not directly involved in military operations, Rutte emphasized a broad consensus among … Read more