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Search results for "An attack by an Iranian missile and drones on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia today"

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Fact-checks (14982)

X posts stated on February 28, 2026 in on social media:
Video shows a US air base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, being destroyed by Iran.
By Zoe Weyand• March 4, 2026
Bernie Sanders stated on November 19, 2015 in a speech at Georgetown University:
"Instead of fighting ISIS, (the Saudis) have focused more on a campaign to oust Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen."
By Linda Qiu• November 24, 2015
Reince Priebus stated on April 12, 2015 in an interview:
Says Hillary Clinton took "money from kings of Saudi Arabia and Morocco and Oman and Yemen."  
By Tom Kertscher• April 20, 2015
Donald Trump stated on October 20, 2018 in an exchange with reporters:
Saudi Arabia has ordered $450 billion, "$110 billion of which is a military order," producing "over a million jobs."
By Jon Greenberg• October 23, 2018
Threads posts stated on April 14, 2024 in a post:
“Not even one rocket (from Iran) hit Israel.”
By Sara Swann• April 15, 2024
Instagram posts stated on April 13, 2024 in an Instagram post:
Footage shows “Israelis panicking after Iranian attacks reach Israel.”
By Loreben Tuquero• April 15, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard stated on July 31, 2019 in a debate:
Says that under President Donald Trump, "not only have we not gone after al-Qaida ... our president is supporting al-Qaida."
By Tom Kertscher• August 2, 2019
Social Media stated on March 03, 2026 in in a post:
Iran released a list of U.S. cities it will target.
By Zoe Weyand• March 6, 2026
Donald Trump stated on December 15, 2015 in the Republican debate in Las Vegas:
The 9/11 terrorists' friends, family, girlfriends in the United States "were sent back for the most part to Saudi Arabia. They knew what was going on. They went home, and they wanted to watch their boyfriends on television."
By Jon Greenberg• December 17, 2015
Jill Stein stated on October 17, 2016 in a Green Party rally at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin:
"We’re already bombing seven countries."
By W. Gardner Selby• October 21, 2016
Marco Rubio stated on December 13, 2015 in an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press":
"Three or four countries" out of roughly 60 in the anti-ISIS coalition "are providing military force."
By Louis Jacobson• December 13, 2015
Donald Trump stated on October 16, 2018 in in a tweet:
"I have no financial interests in Saudi Arabia."
By John Kruzel• October 18, 2018
Jon Huntsman stated on December 15, 2011 in a Republican presidential primary debate:
"In this country … we have more natural gas than Saudi Arabia has oil."
By Maryalice Gill, Molly Moorhead• December 16, 2011
Franklin Graham stated on October 03, 2010 in ABC's "This Week":
In most Muslim countries, "We can't have a church. We're not able to build synagogues. It's forbidden."
By Robert Farley• October 6, 2010
Donald Trump stated on November 21, 2018 in a tweet:
Just before Thanksgiving, oil was $54 a barrel, down from $82. "Thank you to Saudi Arabia."
By Kyra Haas, Louis Jacobson• November 26, 2018
American Unity PAC stated on August 30, 2016 in a campaign ad:
Says Ted Strickland supported giving $150 billion to Iranian regime that persecutes women, Christians and gays.  
By Nadia Pflaum• September 15, 2016
@thesavoyshow stated on January 07, 2020 in an Instagram post:
Says a video shows Iranian rockets being launched toward U.S. airbases in Iraq.
By Daniel Funke• January 8, 2020
Facebook posts stated on April 14, 2024 in a Facebook post:
Video shows Iranian drone sent to Israel stuck in a power line in Iraq.
By Jeff Cercone• April 22, 2024
Viral image stated on November 25, 2022 in an Instagram post:
“Saudi team gets $460K Rolls-Royces for upset win.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• November 29, 2022
American Crossroads stated on February 23, 2015 in a video:
"The Clintons' foundation took millions from foreign governments" including United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
By Steve Contorno• February 26, 2015

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By John Kruzel• October 16, 2018

Has the US ‘destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability’? Fact-checking President Donald Trump

By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 2026

After Iran’s strike on two air bases housing US troops, false photos and videos spread online

By Daniel Funke• January 8, 2020

US intelligence report on journalist’s murder contradicts Trump’s defense of Saudi crown prince

By Louis Jacobson• November 18, 2025

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israel on same day as hostage, prisoner releases

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025

Trump withdraws U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. Here’s what you need to know

By Jon Greenberg, John Kruzel, Amy Sherman• May 8, 2018

Ask PolitiFact: Why do Saudi pilots train at US military sites such as Pensacola?

By Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• December 10, 2019

These videos don’t show US strikes in Iran and counterattacks, they’re AI and outdated

By Zoe Weyand• March 2, 2026

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By Tom Kertscher• December 28, 2015

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By C. Eugene Emery Jr., Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders• April 24, 2016

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By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand• March 30, 2026

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By Steve Contorno, Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders• August 31, 2014

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By Steve Contorno, Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders• August 31, 2014

Trump blamed Iran for a strike that hit a girls’ school. Open-source intelligence contradicted that

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Loreben Tuquero• March 11, 2026

An X account is impersonating an Iranian journalist. The platform’s guidelines allow it

By Loreben Tuquero• July 1, 2025