An image showing a mid-air explosion or white streaks of light falling from the sky is going viral with the claim that it captures a recent Iran-Israel missile strike. However, this Iran Israel missile strike image 2009 fact check reveals that the image is not recent—it actually dates back to January 4, 2009, and shows an artillery shell fired by Israeli forces over the northern Gaza Strip.
Influencer @TheIranianNews shared the image with the caption:
“We’re back, Tel Aviv.”
Similarly, @KnRahman10 posted the same image, writing:
“New Iranian missile attack has just started. Death to Tel Aviv.”
Truth: The image is from 2009 and shows an explosion over Gaza, not a recent Iran-Israel event.
Once the misleading post began gaining momentum. The D Intent launched an immediate investigation. Using Google Lens, we performed a reverse image search on the viral photo to verify its authenticity. Our analysis revealed that the image is not recent. It actually shows an artillery shell fired by Israeli forces over the northern Gaza Strip on January 4, 2009. This photo is more than a decade old and has no connection to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
and actually shows an artillery shell fired by Israeli forces exploding over the northern Gaza Strip on January 4, 2009.
— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) June 19, 2025
INTENT: Influencers are circulating old images with misleading claims to establish their narrative amid ongoing tensions. (2/2)
Intent
Influencers are sharing outdated visuals as recent, attempting to manipulate public perception and stir emotional reactions.
Conclusion:
Claim: The image shows a recent Iranian missile attack on Israel.
Fact: The image is from 2009 and shows Israeli artillery fire over Gaza, unrelated to current events.
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