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War & conflict fact checks

Explore claims publishers have checked about war & conflict. Read their original ratings and follow the evidence.

5,848 published reviews in this topic

PolitiFactWar & conflict

Says Qassem Soleimani "assisted in the clandestine travel to Afghanistan of 10 of the 12 terrorists who carried out the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States."

Publisher’s rating: False

Washington PostWar & conflict

“He [Biden] opposed taking out Osama bin Laden"

Publisher’s rating: Two Pinocchios

FactCheck.orgWar & conflict

Video shows “Taliban hanging someone from a helicopter in Kandahar.”

Publisher’s rating: Unsupported

PolitiFactWar & conflict

"The missiles that were launched at American forces in Iraq from Iran, were funded by Barack Obama, with American tax dollars."

Publisher’s rating: False

PolitiFactWar & conflict

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Oct. 17 Gaza hospital explosion was caused by an American missile.

Publisher’s rating: False

FactCheck.orgWar & conflict

“What interest do we have in Afghanistan at this point with al Qaeda gone?”

Publisher’s rating: False

PolitiFactWar & conflict

TikTok video shows Russian soldiers parachuting into Ukraine.

Publisher’s rating: False

FactCheck.orgWar & conflict

“Yemen sunk a British ship this week, but made sure to rescue the entire 24-man crew of the RUBYMAR.”

Publisher’s rating: False

فکت‌نامهWar & conflict

عکسی که نشان می‌دهد آمریکایی‌های در حال ترک ویتنام نردبان را هل می‌دهند تا اهالی سایگون سوار هلی‌کوپتر نشوند.

Publisher’s rating: نادرست

PolitiFactWar & conflict

“I’ve been against that war in Afghanistan from the very beginning.”

Publisher’s rating: False

Washington PostWar & conflict

“When Congress had the chance to increase funding for Iron Dome, [Democratic member of Congress] voted against it. Shamefully she voted no, even as terrorist rockets rained down on Israeli cities.”

Publisher’s rating: Four Pinocchios

FactCheck.orgWar & conflict

"No one has called for flags to be flown at Half Mast in honor of our Marines that lost their lives."

Publisher’s rating: False

Vera FilesWar & conflict

Sweden is transferring a batch of Bofors FF77BW Archer self-propelled artillery units to Ukraine

Publisher’s rating: False

PolitiFactWar & conflict

"Norfolk naval base has been taken by NATO."

Publisher’s rating: False

PolitiFactWar & conflict

“The former Miss Universe-Ukraine, Anastasiia Lenna, turned in her high heels for some combat boots to fight for her country.”

Publisher’s rating: False

FactCheck.orgWar & conflict

When asked about reports of at least 100 ISIS fighters that escaped: "I think that’s Twitter intel. I’ve seen that on Twitter as well."

Publisher’s rating: Trump Admin. Provided Number

PolitiFactWar & conflict

“The Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners are working hard to determine whether or not the future attack by terrorist Soleimani was ‘imminent’ or not, & was my team in agreement. The answer to both is a strong YES.”

Publisher’s rating: They've sent mixed messages

PolitiFactWar & conflict

Video shows “U.S. Navy deploys in Miami due to Russian warships 6/12.”

Publisher’s rating: False

FactCheck.orgWar & conflict

“Footage from Israeli helicopter shows the IDF killing many people at October 7 concert in Israel.”

Publisher’s rating: False

PolitiFactWar & conflict

“Egypt is now at war with Israel.”

Publisher’s rating: False