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Search results for "Iran's Ayatollah just said Americans belong at the bottom of the Persian Gulf"

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Facebook posts stated on January 13, 2020 in a Facebook post:
"Twitter is banned in Iran."
By Tom Kertscher• January 24, 2020
Facebook posts stated on May 25, 2023 in a Facebook post:
U.S. destroyer recently fired at an armed Iranian ship.
By Jeff Cercone• May 26, 2023
Chris Murphy stated on March 01, 2026 in an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation":
“There is no history … that shows an air campaign alone will result in positive regime change. In fact, there's not a single example of it in the entirety of American history.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 2, 2026
Facebook posts stated on March 29, 2021 in a Facebook post:
A map shows “all the cargo ships backed up by the Suez Canal. Get ready for shortages and prices to skyrocket.”
By Gabrielle Settles• March 31, 2021
Sebastian Gorka stated on November 13, 2017 in a speech at UNC-Chapel Hill:
Iran’s regime "every Friday declares war on us."
By Paul Specht• November 16, 2017
Donald Trump stated on February 02, 2017 in a Facebook post:
"Smart! 'Kuwait issues its own Trump-esque visa ban for five Muslim-majority countries.' "
By Louis Jacobson• February 7, 2017
Hillary Clinton stated on June 10, 2014 in her book, "Hard Choices":
"In Iran in 1979, the extremists hijacked the broad-based popular revolution against the Shah and established a brutal theocracy."
By Louis Jacobson• June 11, 2014
Ted Cruz stated on March 11, 2015 in an interview with Hugh Hewitt:
"Here, we have Thanksgiving, we have Christmas, we have the 4th of July. Every year in Iran, they celebrate Death to America day."
By W. Gardner Selby• March 13, 2015
John McCain stated on June 04, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla.:
When the United States invaded Iraq, Saddam Hussein wanted to acquire weapons of mass destruction, and "he said so himself after his capture."
By Angie Drobnic Holan• June 5, 2008
Rick Santorum stated on February 17, 2012 in a campaign event:
Says in the last 20 years, the French have not "stood by" the United States on foreign policy.
By Louis Jacobson• February 22, 2012
Ted Yoho stated on September 04, 2013 in an interview on Fox Business Network:
Chemical weapons have been used "probably 20 times" since the Persian Gulf War.
By Becky Bowers• September 10, 2013
Viral image stated on May 21, 2019 in a Facebook post:
A photograph shows Barack Obama bowing to Ayatollah Khamenei.
By Ciara O'Rourke• May 23, 2019
Marco Rubio stated on April 13, 2015 in an interview on National Public Radio:
"The Iranians are now saying that what we're saying the deal is and what they understand it to be are two different things."
By Lauren Carroll• May 1, 2015
Facebook posts stated on February 18, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“Socialist Workers Party leader Bernie Sanders supported Ayatollah Khomeini against the US, condemned president Carter for imperialism, and accused the hostages of being CIA spies.”
By Samantha Putterman• February 25, 2020
Robin Wright stated on March 20, 2011 in an interview on ABC's "This Week with Christiane Amanpour":
The coalition of Arab states against Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi is the biggest coalition against a fellow Arab leader since the Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991.
By Louis Jacobson• March 22, 2011
Instagram posts stated on October 01, 2024 in an Instagram post:
Video shows a missile strike on Israel.
By Sofia Ahmed• October 7, 2024
Ted Cruz stated on May 17, 2023 in a speech at the Hudson Institute:
Barack Obama said that Iran has a “right” to nuclear technology, including weapons.
By Sarah Bahari• June 13, 2023
Barack Obama stated on April 05, 2015 in an interview with the 'New York Times.':
"Iran’s defense budget is $30 billion. Our defense budget is closer to $600 billion."
By Jon Greenberg• April 9, 2015
Social Media stated on March 01, 2026 in social media posts:
Videos show Iranian missiles struck and damaged the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
By Loreben Tuquero• March 2, 2026
Ron Dermer stated on July 13, 2015 in a speech to a pro-Israel Christian group:
"In a few months, this deal would give Iran $150 billion" for its $300 billion to $400 billion economy, which is "like $8 trillion flowing into the United States treasury."
By Jon Greenberg• July 17, 2015

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Fact-checking Donald Trump's speech after Iran missile strikes on US troops

By Bill McCarthy, Miriam Valverde• January 8, 2020

Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

Will you pay $500 more for gas this year because of the Iran war? Fact-checking Democrat Ed Markey

By Amy Sherman• March 26, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes

By Madison Czopek, Ella Moore• June 23, 2025

Ask PolitiFact: What is the Strait of Hormuz and how does it affect oil prices?

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026

Ask PolitiFact: What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices?

By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026

US attacks in Iran prompt renewed push in Congress over war powers

By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2026

Not just oil: How the Strait of Hormuz blockage affects US consumers, from fertilizer to helium

By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026

Rattling sabers at Iran

By Alexander Lane• July 7, 2008

Fact-checking Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026

Obama would keep his enemies closer

By Robert Farley• May 22, 2008

Fact-checking the vice presidential debate

By Becky Bowers• October 12, 2012

Arab alliance against Gadhafi: How unusual?

By Louis Jacobson• March 22, 2011

When the U.S. goes to war, TV networks call on the warheads

By Katie Sanders• September 25, 2014

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

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025

Fact-checking claims on the nuclear deal with Iran

By Steve Contorno• December 6, 2013

Fact-checking recent claims about an Iran nuclear deal

By Louis Jacobson• March 11, 2015

If Donald Trump orders the bombing of Iranian cultural sites, would it be a war crime?

By Louis Jacobson• January 6, 2020

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 2026

Rouhani Meter tracks Iran president's campaign promises

By Angie Drobnic Holan• May 12, 2015