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Media literacy has become a critical civic tool in this environment. A responsible citizen recognizes that the digital fog of war is often thicker than reality. In the hours following the alleged Diego Garcia strike, no satellite imagery or diplomatic fallout emerged, which in itself indicates the event likely never occurred. What was reported online was a narrative, not a kinetic reality. Geopolitical tension is real, but responding effectively demands verified intelligence and careful analysis, not panicked reactions to unsubstantiated posts.
