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The U.S., Israel, and Iran are involved in remaking the Middle East.
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// The record

As of March 11, 2026, the United States, Israel, and Iran were actively engaged in a major, direct military conflict that began in late February 2026 and significantly altered the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.

Why

Contemporaneous reporting and geopolitical analysis from March 2026 confirm that the U.S. and Israel were conducting joint military operations against Iran, characterizing this involvement as a transformative effort in the region's power structure.

Judged as of Mar 10, 2026— the video's publish date

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World War 3 is about to begin

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.

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In 2024, Donald Trump started a war with Iran.

The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, 2026, not in 2024.

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The United States lost the war with Iran, radically reshaping the geopolitical landscape.

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.

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China receives 50 to 60% of its energy needs from the Middle East.

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.

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The Strait of Hormuz is only about 33 km across.

The Strait of Hormuz is approximately 33–39 km (21–24 miles) wide at its narrowest point.

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