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Fact Check: Iran Did Not Strike Secret US Gulf Base
Reports claiming Iran struck a secret US base in the Gulf have been debunked as false. While Iran has threatened to strike Gulf oil wells, there is no evidence of an attack on a US base.
8 Jul, 16:32 — 8 Jul, 21:13
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DWHigh31d ago
Fact check: No, Iran did not strike a secret US Gulf base
With President Trump declaring that the ceasefire is "over" after fresh strikes by Iran, a video goes viral on social media allegedly depicting an attack on a US facility by Iran. The video shows something different.
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual31d ago
Iran threatens to strike Gulf oil wells: What would be the consequences?
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First report: DW · 8 Jul, 16:32|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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