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Fact-checks (23968)

Marco Rubio stated on May 17, 2015 in an interview on Fox News:
On whether the Iraq War was a mistake.
By Amy Sherman• May 18, 2015
Barack Obama stated on September 26, 2008 in Oxford, Miss.:
John McCain "has threatened extinction for North Korea and sung songs about bombing Iran."
By Angie Drobnic Holan• September 29, 2008
Donald Trump stated on March 09, 2026 in a press conference:
Iran “also has some Tomahawks.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 10, 2026
Emergency Committee for Israel stated on October 09, 2012 in a campaign ad:
"When Congress voted to condemn Iran for sentencing a Christian pastor to death, (U.S. Rep. Lois) Capps was the only member who voted no."
By Louis Jacobson• October 11, 2012
Donald Trump stated on December 20, 2018 in a tweet:
"Russia, Iran, Syria & many others are not happy" about U.S. troops leaving Syria.
By Miriam Valverde• December 21, 2018
Joe Biden stated on October 11, 2012 in the vice presidential debate:
On ending the war in Iraq, "Gov. Romney said that was a tragic mistake, we should have left 30,000 troops there."
By Katie Sanders• October 12, 2012
Donald Trump stated on February 28, 2026 in a video:
On the US seeking regime change
By Amy Sherman• March 3, 2026
Foundation for a Secure and Prosperous America stated on April 07, 2015 in an ad:
"Rand Paul supports Obama's negotiations with Iran."
By Lauren Carroll• April 7, 2015
Elizabeth Warren stated on March 03, 2026 in in a speech on March 3, 2026:
“In the modern era, no American president has ordered more military strikes against as many different countries as Donald Trump.”
By Zoe Weyand• March 20, 2026
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
Viral image stated on January 05, 2020 in a Facebook post:
 Ilhan Omar called for "violence" against President Trump over Middle East dispute.  
By Samantha Putterman• January 15, 2020
Secure America Now stated on July 04, 2012 in a TV ad:
"For his first interview as president, Barack Obama chose Arab TV for an apology."
By Molly Moorhead• July 12, 2012
Mike Pompeo stated on January 05, 2020 in an appearance on Fox News:
"President Trump didn't say he'd go after a cultural site."
By Bill McCarthy• January 6, 2020
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 Jr. stated on January 22, 2021 in a tweet:
“Donald Trump is the first president in modern history (who) did not start a new war.”
By Noah Y. Kim• February 2, 2021
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
Donald Trump stated on January 14, 2020 in a campaign speech:
Says Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani "was a designated terrorist by President Obama, who didn't do anything about it."  
By Tom Kertscher• January 16, 2020
Instagram posts stated on October 13, 2024 in an Instagram post:
Says former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “I hope that America obliterates Israel.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 15, 2024
Our Principles PAC stated on February 14, 2016 in a web ad:
Says Donald "Trump supported impeachment of President (George W.) Bush."  
By Jon Greenberg• February 16, 2016
Donald Trump stated on October 08, 2017 in a tweet:
"Bob Corker gave us the Iran Deal."
By John Kruzel• October 12, 2017

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By Allison Graves• February 5, 2017

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By Louis Jacobson• January 31, 2019

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

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By Loreben Tuquero• April 16, 2026

History is not their best subject

By John Frank• December 18, 2007

Donald Trump tweeted about an Iranian missile test. Did it happen?

By Louis Jacobson• September 26, 2017

Fact-checking Donald Trump's United Nations speech

By John Kruzel, Manuela Tobias• September 19, 2017

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

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

By Louis Jacobson• June 4, 2026

Did Trump violate War Powers Act by bombing Iran nuclear sites?

By Louis Jacobson• June 22, 2025

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

By Amy Sherman• March 30, 2026

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By Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Aaron Sharockman• July 19, 2015

Trump defends 'hero' comments Sunday on ABC

By Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Aaron Sharockman• July 19, 2015

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

By Amy Sherman• March 6, 2026

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

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

Fact-checking the Hagel nomination

By Angie Drobnic Holan• February 26, 2013