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Fact Check: Did Kamala Harris say, 'Iran is a country we don't live in, so it's not our country'?

The alleged statement surfaced as Harris criticized US military action against Iran, saying Trump 'dragged America into a war that we don't want'

BY SAURAV SURESH

PUBLISHED MAR 15, 2026

An alleged remark attributed to Kamala Harris, urging caution on US involvement in foreign conflicts, went viral across social media platforms (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, a claim has been circulating on social media platforms alleging that former Vice President Kamala Harris stated that 'Iran is a country, but we don't live there, so it's not our country.’

Let us analyze the statement and fact-check whether Harris actually made such a remark.

Claim: Kamala Harris' remark on Iran goes viral

The alleged statement has gone viral, with some interpreting it as a call to caution about US involvement in foreign conflicts (Mark Snyder/Facebook)

According to a post that surfaced on Facebook this month, Harris stated, “Iran is a country, but we don't live there, so it's not our country. And when we go there, we are in another country.”

The alleged statement has gone viral, with some interpreting it as a call for caution about US involvement in foreign conflicts, suggesting that decisions about war abroad should be considered carefully.

The purported comment also appeared on other social media platforms, including X, Instagram, and Threads, garnering hundreds of thousands of views.

Fact Check: The quote is falsely attributed to Kamala Harris

ASTON, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a CNN Presidential Town Hall at Sun Center Studios on October 23, 2024 in Aston, Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks to Election Day, Harris spent the day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and made a visit to Famous 4th Street Delicatessen to greet supporters. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a CNN Presidential Town Hall at Sun Center Studios on October 23, 2024 in Aston, Pennsylvania (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

However, there is no evidence that the former vice president made such a statement. The wording resembles a recurring meme that attributes overly simplistic or circular remarks to the former California senator, often used to mock her speaking style.

Hence, the statement is incorrectly attributed to Harris. A Google search for the quote reveals that it circulated only on social media.

There are also no credible news reports about the remark, which, if true, would likely have been widely covered, given that Iran is a major foreign policy issue. The search also yielded no video or audio recordings of her making the remark.

Kamala Harris slams Trump for military action in Iran

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while traveling aboard Air Force One en route from Dover Air Force Base, Del., to Miami, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) — President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while traveling aboard Air Force One en route from Dover Air Force Base, Del, to Miami, Saturday, March 7, 2026 (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Although the quote is fabricated, Harris has made several remarks about Iran since the beginning of the conflict.

During an appearance in Wisconsin, Harris reportedly criticized US military actions targeting Iran, saying President Donald Trump "dragged America into a war that we don't want.”

The day before, she wrote on X, “Donald Trump is dragging the United States into a war the American people do not want. Let me be clear: I am opposed to a regime-change war in Iran, and our troops are being put in harm's way for the sake of Trump's war of choice.”