defense

3 claims reviewed in this topic.

Not Supported by Evidence

“A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian ship during the current conflict”

No credible evidence exists of a U.S. submarine sinking an Iranian ship in any recent or ongoing conflict as of March 2026. No official U.S. Department of Defense announcements, Iranian government statements, or verified news reports document such an incident. The claim lacks supporting documentation from authoritative sources.

defense

3 sources

Updated Mar 5, 2026

Not Supported by Evidence

“The U.S. campaign in Iran has already expended hundreds of high-cost air defense missiles and thousands of other munitions just days into the conflict”

As of March 2026, there is no verified U.S. military campaign in Iran. No credible government or military sources confirm active U.S. combat operations, missile expenditures, or munitions usage in Iran during this timeframe. This claim cannot be substantiated with available evidence from official sources.

defense

2 sources

Updated Mar 5, 2026

Mixed Evidence

“A laser weapon called the LOCUST system was responsible for shutting down El Paso's airspace”

A claim circulated that a laser weapon system called LOCUST caused an airspace closure over El Paso. LOCUST (Low-Cost Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Swarming Technology) is a real Navy program focused on drone swarms, not laser weapons. The connection between any military laser system and an El Paso airspace closure requires verification.

defense

3 sources

Updated Feb 14, 2026