Photo Does Not Show an Attack on Iranian-backed Troops in Homs, Syria
The Claim
A photo depicts an attack on an Iranian militia military column in the Badia countryside of Homs, eastern Syria.
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Social media users have recently circulated a photo depicting an attack on a military column of Iranian-backed troops in the Badia Homs, eastern Syria.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulated photo and found it misleading. The photo is old and was published in March 2019. It shows the scene after attacks by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), targeting the stronghold of ISIS fighters, in Al Baghouz in Deir ez-Zor province, eastern Syria. The photo was taken by Daleel Suliman for AFP.
In March 2019, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced their recapture of the town of Al Baghouz, following airstrikes and raids on ISIS strongholds, backed by the United States. It ended with the surrender of ISIS fighters and the departure of civilians.
The widely circulated story coincided with news of an ISIS raid in the Syrian countryside of Homs, which killed members of Iraqi and Lebanese Hezbollah, including a leader of the Iraqi branch of the party.
Translated by Wesam Abo Marq.
