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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 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

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

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

By Sara Swann• April 15, 2024

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 December 02, 2023 in a speech in Iowa:

“With the historic Abraham Accords, I even made peace in the Middle East.”

By Amy Sherman• December 5, 2023

Bill Clinton stated on April 18, 2010 in ABC's "This Week":

"Dubai is the only country with huge amounts of imported workers that's actually passed legislation to give these immigrant workers a better deal in the Middle East."

By Robert Farley• April 20, 2010

Donald Trump stated on February 28, 2026 in a video:

On the US seeking regime change

By Amy Sherman• March 3, 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

Molly White stated on February 03, 2015 in an online statement:

The group that organized Texas Muslim Capitol Day in Austin "was recently listed as one of 82 organizations designated as a terrorist group by the United Arab Emirates."

By W. Gardner Selby• February 6, 2015

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

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

John McCain stated on October 28, 2008 in a TV ad airing in Florida:

"Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'"

By Bill Adair, Robert Farley, Bart Jansen• October 28, 2008

Facebook posts stated on May 09, 2024 in a video:

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the United States and Ukraine won World War II.

By Sara Swann• May 9, 2024

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

John McCain stated on August 27, 2008 in a TV ad:

"Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'"

By Bart Jansen• August 27, 2008

Instagram posts stated on February 19, 2024 in an Instagram post:

Benjamin Netanyahu refused to take a microphone from an Arab official, suggesting his belief that Arabs “are unclean.”

By Jeff Cercone• February 20, 2024

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

Special Operations OPSEC Education Fund stated on August 15, 2012 in a Web video:

The Obama administration "willfully leaked the existence of STUXNET (a computer worm used against Iran), allowing our enemies to learn more of our secrets and of our operations."

By Jon Greenberg• August 24, 2012

Donald Trump stated on March 09, 2026 in a press conference:

Iran “also has some Tomahawks.”

By Louis Jacobson• March 10, 2026

Mike Pence stated on August 26, 2020 in his speech at the Republican National Convention:

“President Trump marshalled the full resources of our federal government from the outset. He directed us to forge a seamless partnership with governors across America in both political parties.”

By Jon Greenberg, Victoria Knight, Amy Sherman• August 27, 2020

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

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 is the Strait of Hormuz and how does it affect oil prices?

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026

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

By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand• March 30, 2026

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 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

What was Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Wesley Routh’s connection to Ukraine?

By Jeff Cercone• September 16, 2024

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

By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2026

Trump says Iran is a country ‘based on disinformation.’ Here’s how Iran conducts influence ops

By Loreben Tuquero• March 23, 2026

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

After the health care bill failure, what's next for Congress and the Affordable Care Act?

By Louis Jacobson• July 28, 2017

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

Fact-checking misinformation about Iran and a US military draft

By Daniel Funke• January 6, 2020

Iran’s man in Iraq: Soleimani’s deadly fight against the US

By Jon Greenberg• January 15, 2020

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

By Katie Sanders• September 25, 2014

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

By Louis Jacobson• January 6, 2020

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: What was the Iran nuclear deal and why did Trump drop out?

By Amy Sherman• June 18, 2025

Is the War Powers Resolution unconstitutional, as President Donald Trump says?

By Louis Jacobson• January 9, 2026

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