Captain America: Civil War was a turning point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its fans. Following the film's conclusion, the Avengers were effectively split and wouldn't be reunited until after The Snap. As a result, everything that transpired in Civil War set a precedent for years to come. So naturally, one of the biggest trends to come from that has been choosing the side of Captain America or Iron Man. But as the years have progressed, it's become evident that those on Team Iron Man may have made an assumption about a crucial aspect that caused a rift between Tony and Steve.

Recently, Team Iron Man was trending on Twitter and created a discussion once more about what sides fans were on in Civil War. While many sided with Cap, there's no denying that there are some points in favor of Iron Man. For starters, there's a degree of truth that The Avengers and other heroes needed some oversight for their actions. Especially in recent years, the potential threats of heroes running around unchecked could be catastrophic. However, other fans simply chose Tony's side because of the lineup and how great some members were. But the biggest misconception came when Tony and Steve were confronted with the truth about who killed Tony's parents.

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In the Civil War scene, Tony confronted Steve asking if he knew that Bucky had been the killer. Steve replied truthfully that he didn't know it was Bucky. But when pressed for an answer, Steve simply said, "yes." While one could interpret this to mean Steve's first answer was a lie, there's also reason to believe that he said yes so that Tony had someone to direct his anger at. In fact, many fans have clarified that when Steve spoke to Zola in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, it was confirmed that Hydra killed the Starks but never who had pulled the trigger. As a result, it's likely that Steve truly didn't know that Bucky had done it, though he did know it was someone working for Hydra.

In fact, up until that point in Civil War, Steve didn't have much time to get answers from Bucky, especially when he was made aware of more Winter Soldiers beside him. With that realization, it could've been equally likely that one of them had gone through with the hit. Plus, Bucky, already unsure of his own memories, made a point to try and keep his friend at arm's length. Therefore, even though he could've told Steve the truth, he likely didn't want to incriminate him more, as well as the fact that he may not be sure himself if he went through with the killings.

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By admitting to a truth he was unsure of the entire time, Steve proved that he would still be the one to fall on the grenade and risk both of his friendships to do what he felt was right. He knew Tony would need someone to direct his anger at, and even though he was unsure until then if Bucky was the killer, he likely would've defended his friend anyway. He may not have expected Tony to lash out at Bucky since he was just as much of a victim, but he still did his best to come between them and show Tony that revenge isn't the right way to go about things.

While Tony's reaction made sense when emotions were already running high, the fact that Bucky killed his parents and Steve hid the truth isn't a solid reason to be on Civil War's Team Iron Man. In reality, there's still a lot of room for ambiguity over whether Steve was aware of the truth or trying to tell Tony that he didn't know without looking like he was covering for his friend. Nevertheless, while the foundation for Team Iron Man was sound, Tony's reaction was more of a blemish on Team Iron Man's record than a point to prove when choosing sides, as it was Tony who acted with his emotions when Steve tried to maintain logic and peace.