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Search results for "Iran war sparks renewables boom"

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Fact-checks (4141)

Hillary Clinton stated on January 15, 2008 in debate in Las Vegas:
"So that 2005 energy bill was a big step backwards on the path to clean, renewable energy. That's why I voted against it."
By Dina Cappiello• January 16, 2008
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen stated on January 08, 2013 in a press release:
Says Chuck Hagel "opposed sanctions against Iran."
By Amy Sherman• January 11, 2013
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
Donald Trump stated on February 28, 2026 in a video:
On the US seeking regime change
By Amy Sherman• March 3, 2026
Barack Obama stated on August 09, 2012 in a campaign event:
Says Mitt Romney "wants to end tax credits for wind producers."
By Jon Greenberg• August 14, 2012
Marco Rubio stated on January 17, 2016 in an interview on "Meet the Press":
Hostages were released as soon as Ronald Reagan took office because Iran perceived that America was "no longer under the command of someone weak."
By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• January 17, 2016
Donald Trump stated on July 28, 2025 in an interview:
“I’ve stopped six wars” since taking office in January 2025.
By Samantha Putterman• August 5, 2025
Bloggers stated on October 21, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“Leftists” sent “Proud Boys” emails threatening Democratic voters.
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 22, 2020
Donald Trump stated on September 23, 2025 in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly:
“I have ended seven unendable wars.”
By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• September 23, 2025
Donald Trump stated on October 07, 2023 in a news release:
"Sadly, American taxpayer dollars helped fund these attacks, which many reports are saying came from the Biden administration.”
By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• October 11, 2023
Rick Perry stated on November 22, 2011 in the CNN Republican presidential debate:
"When you sanction the Iranian central bank, that will shut down (Iran's) economy."
By W. Gardner Selby• November 23, 2011
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
X posts stated on May 20, 2024 in a post:
Photos show bodies of people who died in the helicopter crash with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• May 21, 2024
John McCain stated on May 19, 2008 in Chicago:
Iran "might not be a superpower, but the threat the government of Iran poses is anything but 'tiny,'" as Obama says.
By Robert Farley• May 21, 2008
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
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
Dick Cheney stated on July 14, 2015 in an appearance on "Hannity":
"Obama keeps talking about getting rid of all nuclear weapons. He’s already significantly reduced our capabilities there."
By Katie Sanders• July 17, 2015
Emergency Committee for Israel stated on December 19, 2012 in an ad:
"While President Obama says all options are on the table for preventing a nuclear Iran, Hagel says military action is not a viable, feasible, responsible option."
By Amy Sherman• January 8, 2013
Barack Obama stated on May 20, 2008 in an interview on Fox News' <i>America's Election HQ</i>:
"Ronald Reagan met with Gorbachev; Kennedy met with Khruschev; and Nixon met with Mao — and these were folks who have done horrendous damage not only to their own countries but to other countries."
By Will Van Sant• June 4, 2008
Alex Jones stated on May 20, 2024 in an X post:
“All of the satellite weather data for the day of the Iranian president’s crash has been removed.”
By Sofia Ahmed• May 24, 2024

Articles (2071)

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025

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

By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026

Joe Biden is halfway through his term. Here's how many campaign promises he's kept so far.

By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• January 19, 2023

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

Fact-check: Trump misleads about ending 7 wars, US economy, renewable energy in UN speech

By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe• September 23, 2025

Fact-checks: Trump meets Zelenskyy to talk potential end to Russia-Ukraine war

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• August 18, 2025

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

By Louis Jacobson• June 4, 2026

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

By Amy Sherman• March 30, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026

The "blank check" brouhaha

By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• October 29, 2007

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

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 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

Visiting Iraq

By Alexander Lane• May 30, 2008

Trump said US has a ‘virtually unlimited supply’ of munitions to fight Iran ‘forever.’ Is that true?

By Amy Sherman• March 6, 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

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

Who is Tulsi Gabbard? A bio of the Democratic presidential candidate

By Miriam Valverde• June 12, 2019