Hyderabad, April 1 -- In times of war, truth is often the first casualty. That old adage has acquired renewed relevance as the conflict in the Persian Gulf intensifies. 

In an age dominated by instant communication, social media and artificial intelligence (AI), distinguishing fact from fiction has become an increasingly difficult exercise. Competing narratives, official propaganda and AI-generated visuals have combined to create an information fog so dense that even seasoned observers struggle to sift reality from manipulation.

Information war blurs lines between fact and fiction

The ongoing war has not only unfolded on the battlefield but also in the realm of perception. Claims and counterclaims are fired with as much intensity ...