What The Fact: Iran Attack Misinformation

What The Fact: Iran Attack Misinformation

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The video discusses the recent US-Iran tensions following the US drone strike on Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. It provides historical context on US-Iran relations, including the nuclear deal and subsequent sanctions. The video examines the rationale behind the US administration's actions and fact-checks statements made by political figures, highlighting misinformation. It concludes with a call to continue monitoring the situation and offers resources for further fact-checking.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main topic discussed in the introduction of the video?

The environmental policies of Iran

The economic impact of US-Iran relations

The misinformation surrounding the US drone strike on Soleimani

The cultural exchange between the US and Iran

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the US officially cut diplomatic ties with Iran?

1990

2000

1979

1980

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did President Trump take regarding the Iran nuclear deal?

He renegotiated the deal

He withdrew from the deal

He expanded the deal

He ignored the deal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the US's response to the rocket attack on an Iraqi military base?

They launched air strikes against Hezbollah-linked targets

They held peace talks with Iran

They withdrew troops from Iraq

They imposed new sanctions on Iran

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What claim did Mike Pence make about Soleimani's involvement in 9/11?

Soleimani directly planned the attacks

Soleimani funded the attacks

Soleimani assisted terrorists in traveling through Iran

Soleimani was unaware of the attacks

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of Democratic leaders to Soleimani's death according to Nikki Haley?

They questioned the timing and rationale

They were indifferent

They celebrated his death

They mourned his death

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the conclusion of the fact-checking regarding Pence's claim about Soleimani?

It lacked evidence

It was irrelevant

It was supported by evidence

It was partially true