Several people, the majority of whom appear to be Saudi based on their display profiles and past posts, have been sharing a video on social media platform X since September 13, 2026, allegedly showing a mosque imam being arrested in Saudi Arabia for criticising the United States’ policy in the region. However, the video is old and shows a mentally ill person.
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