Fact Check: Were More Americans Killed in Chicago Than Iran in March 2026?

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Claimant: Erick Erickson

Claim: More Americans were killed in Chicago than in the Iran conflict during March 2026.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Available data shows 34 homicides in Chicago compared to 13 U.S. deaths tied to the Iran conflict during the same period.

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Date: 04/12/2026

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Last Updated on April 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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