Thai PBS Verify found the fake images on: Facebook
A Facebook page ‘Risaala TV’ shared a video depicting heavy smoke billowing from an airport.
Thai PBS Verify found A facebook page called “Risaala TV” which had posted a video showing significant smoke at an airport. The caption states: “Iran oo garaacday Garoonkii Diyaaradaha ee Dubai iyo shaqo joojin la sameeyay”
It could be translated as following:
“Iranian attack on Dubai International Airport disrupts operations, leading to a temporary suspension of services.”
The post has garnered over 100,000 views, with 1,000 reactions and 46 comments recorded
Dubai Airport was not targeted by an attack
Thai PBS Verify examined the video in question and identified several irregularities suggesting that it may have been AI-generated, based on the following observations:
1. Lettering and logos on the aircraft
- Distorted fuselage branding: The airline’s name on the side of the aircraft appears warped and illegible, making it difficult to identify as a clear word.
- Inconsistent tail branding: While the logo on the tail resembles well-known carriers (such as Emirates), the specific details are inaccurate and do not match the official branding of any recognized airline.
2. Appearance of smoke and fire
- Smoke patterns: The smoke rising from the building in the background appears as unnaturally rounded clusters (resembling “puffy clouds” rather than actual fire smoke).
- Physical inconsistency: The shape of the smoke lacks realistic movement, and it does not show the shadows or light reflections that would naturally occur from the light sources in the scene.
3. Structural inconsistencies (aircraft door and fire truck)
- The cabin door: The opened door has a strange shape with blurry edges. It looks as if it is “growing” out of the aircraft body rather than being a normal mechanical part.
- The fire truck: The object on the right has distorted proportions; its wheels and body look asymmetrical. Additionally, the water stream appears to come out of nowhere, with no clear connection to the truck itself.
In addition, when the footage was analyzed with AI detection tools like DETECTVIDEOAI, the results showed a 58% probability that the video was AI-generated.
An analysis using the DETECTVIDEOAI tool indicated a 58% probability that the video was generated by AI.
A comparison between the footage and Google Maps
It was found that there is no ‘DUBAI’ lettering in front of the aircraft boarding area, contrary to what is shown in the clip.
Comparison between the Dubai Airport footage from the clip (left) and the actual view from Google Maps (right).
What is the truth?
On March 1, 2026, Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes against U.S. and Israeli targets across the Middle East. This occurred hours after Iran vowed to retaliate following reports of the assassination of Ali Khamenei. Explosions were reported in Dubai and Doha, and operations at the Dubai International Airport were suspended as tensions continued to escalate.
