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Threads posts stated on April 14, 2024 in a post:

“Not even one rocket (from Iran) hit Israel.”

By Sara Swann• April 15, 2024

Social Media stated on April 19, 2026 in social media posts:

Video shows the United States’ April 19, 2026, strike on an Iranian cargo ship.

By Loreben Tuquero• April 20, 2026

Byron Donalds stated on April 12, 2026 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press":

The U.S. Navy was created "to free international waters from the Barbary pirates."

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 14, 2026

X posts stated on June 13, 2025 in an X post:

Photo shows Israeli pilot Sarah Ahronot, who was captured by Iran.

By Gabrielle Lazor• June 23, 2025

Instagram posts stated on October 01, 2024 in an Instagram post:

Video shows a missile strike on Israel.

By Sofia Ahmed• October 7, 2024

Instagram posts stated on October 06, 2024 in Instagram posts:

Video shows Oct. 6, 2024, fires in Beirut caused by Israeli airstrikes.

By Sofia Ahmed• October 7, 2024

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

Facebook posts stated on January 07, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Says a series of photos show Iranian rockets being launched toward U.S. air bases in Iraq.

By Daniel Funke• January 8, 2020

Seth Moulton stated on March 24, 2026 in an interview on MS NOW:

"Bombing civilian power infrastructure is a war crime.”

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 2, 2026

Chris Wright stated on March 12, 2026 in an interview with Fox News:

The U.S. produces “more oil than we can consume. We’re a net oil exporter.”

By Louis Jacobson• March 13, 2026

X posts stated on June 22, 2025 in an X post:

Video shows protesters “outraged” over U.S. attacks in Iran.

By Gabrielle Lazor• June 24, 2025

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

Donald Trump stated on May 07, 2026 in remarks to reporters:

Gasoline prices have “come down very substantially today.”

By Louis Jacobson• May 8, 2026

X posts stated on March 09, 2026 in an X post:

"BREAKING: So the Israeli media reports Itamar Ben‑Gvir died in a 'car crash,' while in fact he’s been obliterated by an Iranian missile strike on his home."

By Maria Briceño• March 11, 2026

Donald Trump stated on March 21, 2016 in a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee:

"During the last five years, Iran has perpetrated terror attacks in 25 different countries on five continents."

By Louis Jacobson• March 22, 2016

X posts stated on September 28, 2024 in an X post:

Video shows “the bunker-busting bombs that ended the lives of (Hassan) Nasrallah and Hezbollah’s leadership.”

By Jeff Cercone• September 29, 2024

@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

Islamic Republic News Agency stated on January 07, 2020 in a tweet:

Says photo shows U.S. planes on fire after Iranian missile strikes in Iraq.

By Miriam Valverde• January 9, 2020

X posts stated on May 06, 2026 in a social media post:

“California only has ‘enough’ oil and gas supply to meet demand for the next six weeks.”

By Louis Jacobson• May 7, 2026

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

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

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 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

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

By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026

How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift

By Amy Sherman• March 30, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 2026

The war powers resolution on the Iran war: What’s next?

By Louis Jacobson• June 4, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026

In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency

By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026

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

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026

How Iran and the United States came to the brink

By Jon Greenberg• January 7, 2020

Why a possible U.S. attack on Iran could break a longstanding U.S.-Israel pattern

By Louis Jacobson• June 17, 2025

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

By Zoe Weyand• March 2, 2026

Trump's press conference: Fact-checking what he said on Iran’s air defenses, his bin Laden warning

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• April 6, 2026

Fact-checking Trump: Did CNN publish a fake statement from Iran and commit a crime?

By Loreben Tuquero• April 10, 2026

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

By Daniel Funke• January 8, 2020

Could Iran ‘soon’ hit US with long-range missile? Experts doubt Trump as US bombs Iran.

By Amy Sherman• February 28, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2026

Does Donald Trump have sole power to decide if and when to strike Iran? Or does Congress have a say?

By Louis Jacobson• June 18, 2025

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

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

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

How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift

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

The war powers resolution on the Iran war: What’s next?

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

In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency

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

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

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

How Iran and the United States came to the brink

Why a possible U.S. attack on Iran could break a longstanding U.S.-Israel pattern

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

Trump's press conference: Fact-checking what he said on Iran’s air defenses, his bin Laden warning

Fact-checking Trump: Did CNN publish a fake statement from Iran and commit a crime?

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

Could Iran ‘soon’ hit US with long-range missile? Experts doubt Trump as US bombs Iran.

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

Does Donald Trump have sole power to decide if and when to strike Iran? Or does Congress have a say?