Overview

• Photos and videos purportedly showing damage to the USS Eisenhower have been debunked as fake.
• The U.S. Navy and Pentagon confirmed the carrier has not been hit by Houthi missiles.
• Social media users circulated old and manipulated footage to support false claims.
• Experts warn that disinformation campaigns are increasingly sophisticated and impactful.
• The Houthis have a history of making unverified claims about attacking U.S. warships.