Snope Debunker - Rumors about a mass execution in Iran and a historical illustration of a meteor shower

​ WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Nov. 16, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser Today: Rumors about a mass execution in Iran and an historical illustration of a meteor shower ​ Are 15,000 Iranian Protesters Going To Be 'Mass Executed'?  As human rights protests continued to engulf Iran, the regime also continued to crack down, imprisoning thousands of people connected to the demonstrations. Recent viral posts on social media claim that 15,000 people will be "mass executed" by the regime to "send a message." Nur Ibrahim has the facts. Read Now More From Snopes Is This a Historical Illustration of a Real Meteor Shower? A fiery illustration of a celestial event shows an actual, particularly intense meteor shower that took place 1833.  Read Story. Yes, UVA Told Students to 'RUN HIDE FIGHT' During Active Shooter Situation A chilling tweet from University of Virginia Emergency Management reflected training in an active shooter situation. Read Story. Is This a Real Video of a Soldier Greeting Grandmother After Russians Left Kherson? Ukrainian forces took back Kherson from Russia in November 2022. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks Staff Pick Is This Popcorn Turkey Stuffing Recipe Real? We've seen bad Thanksgiving turkey recipes in our time, but this one really, really blows. Read Story. View Editor's Picks