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Despite a long history of tensions between the US and Iran building up and dissipating, the conflict nearly spiraled into war at the turn of the New Year.

WWIII? A look back at the events that nearly led to war with Iran

Bobby Verhey, Social Media Manager January 21, 2020
With tensions subsiding, look back at the historical events that led the U.S. and Iran to the brink of war, and the actions that prevented it.
By spreading false fears, social media users created an irrational panic that spread misinformation to other users.

Fight for facts over World War III Memes

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline January 17, 2020
Read the news before using social media to create memes that propagate false information.
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