Just because a source is from a country the US media criticizes, does not mean automatically that whatever story they publish is false. In fact, there is another source, an American doctor who has family in Iraq, Doctor Dahlia Wasfi . . . . Dr. Dahlia Wasfi Life in Iraq Under U.S. Occupation.

[newsweek.com]

@Archeus_Lore In the first place, I did not describe the article as false, I asked how its credibility can be ascertained. IMO I don't think the question can be (fully/credibly) answered by citing a newsweek article clearly labeled as opinion, and one (seemingly, to me) opinionated video.

(by including these links, it is not my intention to advocate for the use of DU)
[theguardian.com]
[publichealth.va.gov]
[commondreams.org]
[iaea.org]

Not sure why you find it necessary to ask . . . . the answer is simple and straightforward common sense and research of the issue.

@Archeus_Lore It seems to me (especially among agnostics), skepticism would be considered more-than-acceptable.

I post to raise awareness, and if someone doubts what I post, or questions a source I post, they can simply research if they want to determine its veracity.

@Archeus_Lore Well . . . if you aren't vigilant about source(s), I (and perhaps others) will continue to "raise awareness" and question them.

Good luck on that . . . . . the problem is with you, NOT my source. In fact, you have provided nothing that discredited the source. There was and IS nothing wrong with the source. Take your threats, cross examinations, troll behaviors and other bull shit and shove them. Your childish attempt to manipulate me and intimidate me into changing how or what I post has failed miserably . . .