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A social-media account may publish a dramatic claim.

Another account copies it.

A third account adds stronger language.

Eventually, thousands of people may see a statement that originated from an unverified post.

By the time corrections appear, the original claim may already have traveled widely.

This is why readers should look for primary or highly reliable sources when evaluating major geopolitical announcements.

What Counts as a Strong Source?
For an important announcement from Iran, useful sources may include official Iranian government statements, official ministries, speeches or transcripts from senior officials, diplomatic communications, and reporting from established international news organizations.

The exact source depends on the subject.

A foreign-policy announcement may come through diplomatic channels.

An economic announcement might be issued by a relevant ministry.

A military statement could come from an official defense or security institution.

The source should match the claim.