The claim of the capture of an Iranian military commander by the Taliban was denied
Since May 23, 2023, a number of social media users have published a picture claiming that the Taliban have arrested one of Iran's military commanders. In the picture, an Iranian military commander is seen among the Taliban.
A user stated: "This afternoon, our masculine border guards met with their Iranian counterparts across our joint border. As both sides approached the border, the Iran general casually stepped over the line to shake hands, and he was quickly captured".
On the other hand, a number of users also published this picture and claimed in Arabic language that after the conflicts between the Taliban and Iranian troops, the Taliban captured a number of Iranian guards including a colonel.
The findings related to this claim show that the Iranian media have denied the news of the arrest of this colonel, quoting the Khorasan Razavi border guard. On the other hand, the findings related to the image show that this image was taken from the visit of Taliban officials and Iranian military forces.
Factcheck: The findings related to this claim show that the Iranian media have denied the news of the arrest of this colonel, quoting the Khorasan Razavi border guard. On the other hand, the findings related to the image show that this image was taken from the visit of Taliban officials and Iranian military forces.
The Iranian media reported that Khorasan Razavi Border Guard has denied the arrest of Taibad regiment commander. In these reports, it is stated that the published news is false and it is more regrettable that the media acted without inquiring from the internal organizational authorities.
The reports have also confirmed that this picture is related to the border meeting of the Taliban forces with this Iranian military commander that was held several months ago.
On the other hand, some twitter users have also attributed this image to the border meeting of Taliban officials and Iranian forces. In the description of this picture, it is stated in Pashto language that the work of building a road on the supposed border lines of Afghanistan, Iran and Uzbekistan is going on under the supervision of Mullah Abdul Nafea Hamzah.
Result:
The news of the arrest of the Iranian military colonel by the Taliban, was denied. The findings indicate that the published picture is a picture of the visit of the Taliban officials with this Iranian commander.
Title:The claim of the capture of an Iranian military commander by the Taliban was denied
Written By: Fact Crescendo TeamResult: Misleading
