A video of US President Donald Trump saying that if Israel attacks Iran again, “Pakistan will totally destroy Israel” has gone viral across social media platforms. 

 

However, is the video real? The Current has taken a deeper look at the clips being shared on social media. 

 

The audio in the viral video is not real, and it has been generated with the help of Artificial intelligence (AI). 

 

Upon close examination, using the InVID Verification Plug-in tool, The Current noticed visual distortions and noticeable lip-sync issues around Trump’s mouth, indicating possible cloning. 

 

Trump is further heard saying in the video that Pakistan had also threatened the US of an attack, along with Israel.

 

“Pakistan has also warned Israel and the US, because Isarel has mistakenly said that Pakistan is number 2 after Iran [in its hit list]. Pakistan is fully alert with its air, land, and marine forces. Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said if Israel attacks Iran again, Pakistan will totally destroy Israel. When I say Pakistan should not do that, Pakistan has no problem with us; their army is already on very high alert.

 

In my opinion, Pakistan should not get involved. This is Israel and Iran’s war. We need peace in the region, we need to stop the fighting, not get in the middle that’s a truth that is the smart move (sic)”

 

Many social media users shared Trump's fake video, which can be seen here, here, here and here.

 

The claim attributed to the Pakistani defence minister that Pakistan will destroy Israel if Iran is attacked again is also fabricated. 

 

Speaking during a session in the National Assembly on Saturday, Asif actually said, “[…] we will protect Iran’s interests at the international level in whatever way they need. Iranians are our brothers and neighbours… their sorrow and joy, their pain and happiness is ours.” 

 

Conclusion: The Current found in its investigation that the entire US president's audio in the viral video is fake and that it was created with the help of AI.