“The United States military began major combat operations in Iran.”
The United States began major combat operations against Iran on February 28, 2026, as part of what was officially designated "Operation Epic Fury."
Public records, including statements from the U.S. government and contemporaneous news reports, confirm that President Trump announced the commencement of these major combat operations on or around March 1, 2026, following the initiation of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026.
Judged as of Mar 10, 2026— the video's publish date
As of July 6, 2026, no World War 3 has occurred, and the claim made on May 7, 2026, regarding the outbreak of a global conflict was false.
The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, 2026, not in 2024.
While a 2026 war between the United States and Iran caused significant global economic disruption and strategic challenges, characterizations of the outcome as a definitive "loss" for the U.S. are debated among analysts rather than being a settled historical fact.
While China sources approximately 40% to 50% of its *crude oil* imports from the Middle East, oil accounts for less than 20% of China's total energy consumption.
The Strait of Hormuz is approximately 33–39 km (21–24 miles) wide at its narrowest point.