Fact Check: Does Video Show Airstrike on Tehran Cafe Employing Disabled Workers?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: A video shows the aftermath of a U.S.-Israeli airstrike on a Tehran cafe employing autistic and Down syndrome workers.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: The video predates the current conflict and is unrelated to any recent airstrike in Tehran. Fact-checkers determined it was miscaptioned and falsely linked to the alleged event.


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Date: 03/18/2026


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Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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