On January 28, a joint attack by the United States and Israel targeted Iran, shortly before reports emerged of a school attack in the southern city of Minab. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that 160 people were killed in this attack, a figure that has not been verified by SVT. While Iranian authorities are pointing fingers at the U.S. and Israel, neither country has taken responsibility for the attack.

The narrative surrounding the attack has been complicated by the emergence of false claims. SVT’s fact-checking initiative, led by researcher Tal Hagin, has highlighted three major incorrect assertions about the incident. For example, several social media accounts have claimed that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acknowledged its involvement in the school attack, a statement that has circulated widely online. However, SVT has determined that there is no evidence supporting this claim, including the dubious nature of the source that was referenced.

As misinformation spreads rapidly, the article underscores the importance of substantiating claims made in high-stakes situations, particularly amid geopolitical tensions. With both domestic and international implications, it is crucial for journalists and fact-checkers to counter such misleading narratives, ensuring that the public has access to verified information regarding such tragic events.