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Text: Xu Xu.
Edited by Xu Xu.
Recently, many media have hyped up the news of Israel's air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. For a time, photos and videos appeared one after another, and descriptions of the devastation of nuclear facilities were even more varied. A lot of scary remarks frightened many laymen. But the truth of the matter is often unexpected, and these rumors eventually break down. As experts in analyzing the international situation, we have the responsibility to restore the truth and think calmly, instead of blindly following the trend and going astray.
(1) Impact: Iran was attacked? The International Atomic Energy Agency dropped a "bombshell"!
Rumors of "Iran's nuclear facilities destroyed by Israel" hit the headlines. Photos and videos are everywhere and rendered stunningly. The situation seems to be adding fuel to the fire, and people are highly worried about the imminent "Iranian nuclear crisis". At this critical juncture, the responsible person of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unleashed such a "bombshell" -- "There is no evidence that Iran's nuclear facilities have been attacked"! In an instant, the rumors from all sides were self-defeating, and the truth was revealed to the world.
(2) Reflection on the reasons behind it: Then the question is, why do these rumors spread well, are they ulterior motives for creating chaos, or is it the "self-amplifying" effect of public opinion?
We have to reflect on what role social media and the news media played in this incident? How influential are the "big brands" in the field of public opinion? What is extremely frightening to think about is how the situation will escalate and where it will go if the countries concerned believe the rumors and react? Are there some deep-seated factors and wrestlings behind this that are more worthy of discussion?
(3) Restore the truth of the incident:
Looking back at the whole incident, it is not difficult for us to find that these worrying rumors are all from false sources. For example, the widely circulated photos of the explosion were found to have been taken during the Israeli attack on Gaza in 2022; Another example is the so-called video, which has also been verified to be old news and has nothing to do with this matter.
Crucially, Iran has not publicly responded to this matter, nor has it released any evidence that its nuclear facilities have been attacked by Israel. In addition, the IAEA reiterates that there is no information or trace of sabotage of Iran's nuclear facilities. More precisely, all rumors lack factual basis and are nothing more than some hyped nonsense.
(4) In-depth analysis: However, rumors are often not fabricated out of thin air, and there are usually some revelations hidden behind them. This incident reflects several interesting signals:
First of all, the contradictions between Israel and Iran have been going on for a long time, relations have been in a state of stalemate, and neither side wants the other to develop nuclear weapons. It is strategically and logistically difficult for Israel to launch a full-scale attack on Iran, so it may be possible to strategically contain Iran only through small-scale strikes.
Second, Iran is indeed stepping up its development of nuclear facilities in an attempt to protect itself, but it remains to be seen what the ultimate intentions will be, and whether there are other conspiracies behind it. Therefore, any relevant rumors will cause concern and speculation.
Thirdly, the field of public opinion plays a dual role in this matter: the spread of rumors also provides an opportunity to clarify the truth. In the Internet era, all parties are trying to dominate the discourse, so there is a tendency to exaggerate the facts and "hype". This requires us to learn to distinguish between truth and falsehood and not be confused by rumors.
(5) Lessons from the past:
Similar cases are not uncommon in recent years, and we might as well look back at history. For example, the 2015 "Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA") on the Iran nuclear issue was expected to be abandoned. Another example is the rumors of airstrikes from many sides during the Syrian civil war, in fact, many of the contents have long been outdated; In addition, there have been countless times when the news of North Korean provocations has been exaggerated, and in the end, they have not been resolved.
All this reflects the tendency of "chasing after the wind" in international affairs. On the one hand, some countries and forces do have attempts to spy on and exaggerate; On the other hand, the field of public opinion can sometimes have a self-amplifying effect. We must be careful to distinguish between them, to remain steadfast, and not to be deceived by demagogic rumors.
(6) Follow-up direction:
Looking ahead, although the contradictions between Israel and Iran have not yet broken up, the relations between the two sides will continue to be tense due to deep-seated differences and conflicts of interest. The international community is undoubtedly monitoring the situation closely and trying to de-escalate the situation.
It is foreseeable that in the future, the two sides may still engage in limited military operations and games, but it is unlikely that a full-scale war will be. After all, this is a heavy price to pay for either side, and it is difficult to support it strategically and logistically.
Therefore, it is not superfluous for the outside world to remain vigilant about this, but there is no need to be overly nervous, as long as we prudently identify rumors and rationally analyze them on the basis of facts, we will not be confused by the tide of public opinion.
(7) Heated discussions among netizens: This matter quickly aroused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet:
Some netizens believed: "Iran's nuclear facilities have not been damaged at all, this is just Israel's pretense of posture and making a fuss, trying to gain the initiative through public opinion warfare." "
Some netizens said: "There must be another hidden story behind it, both sides are playing games, exaggerating each other's sense of threat, in order to take the initiative in future negotiations." "
Some netizens analyzed: "I think this is the international community exerting pressure to force the two sides to return to the negotiating table." The previous Iran nuclear deal is on the verge of collapse, and a new way out is needed. "
Of course, there is no shortage of conspiracy theories: "It's hard to guarantee that this is not a premeditated farce, and the two sides may have privately had some kind of tacit understanding and arrangement, the purpose of which is to divert attention and release a little smoke bomb." "
In short, everyone has expressed their opinions, reflecting the complexity of this issue and the high degree of concern of society about it.
(8) Conclusion:
In the final analysis, we are facing a new media era where information comes from multiple sources and it is difficult to distinguish between authenticity and falsehood. Whether it is between countries or people, there are some unspeakable little ninety-nine and psychological games. This incident finally ended in "no problem", and in fact, it once again confirmed the normality of "war without gunpowder" in contemporary international relations.
But that doesn't mean we can take it lightly. On the contrary, we should learn from this experience, learn how to distinguish and dispel the rumors and false news that emerge in the current public opinion arena, and improve our ability of information analysis and rational thinking. How to identify the facts in the overwhelming false news and how to grasp the general trend in the complex international landscape are still major topics that everyone needs to learn and think about.
Reading this, are you also reflecting on your ability to analyze and discern information?