The Claim:
An account on Twitter/X falsely claimed that Iranian authorities were hunting for an Indian national near the site of the helicopter crash that killed Iranian president Raisi. The post has been viewed by nearly 900k Twitter/X users.
The Facts:
There is no evidence or reporting to support this claim.
Narrative Context:
Suggestions about a conspiracy to assassinate the Iranian president have emerged, with many claiming CIA or Israeli involvement despite a lack of evidence. These claims may be intended to incite anger and hatred toward the US and Israel and to discredit them.
