U.S. sanctions lists do not designate Oman’s government for Iran sanctions evasion.
Claim:
United States sanctions lists do not designate the Government of Oman for Iran sanctions evasion.
NOT BS
Politics
Statements from and about the political arena, checked against the record.
U.S. sanctions and enforcement records do not implicate Oman’s government.
Claim:
The government of Oman is helping Iran evade international sanctions.
TOTAL BS
Oman privately discussed charging service or administrative fees for Hormuz traffic.
Claim:
The government of Oman floated the idea of imposing tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
HARDLY BS
Romania’s Constitutional Court annulled the 2024 presidential vote citing declassified intelligence and serious irregularities.
Claim:
The 2025 Romanian presidential election was illegally cancelled based on unfounded rumours.
TOTAL BS
The Russia–Ukraine war is widely dated to 2014, after Crimea’s annexation.
Claim:
The Russia–Ukraine war began on 24 February 2022 with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
MOSTLY BS
Oman and Iran are in talks on joint navigation management and service-related charges.
Claim:
Oman and Iran are attempting to establish a joint management and fee-collection system for commercial shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
HARDLY BS
Kan News reported a mediator diplomat said efforts aimed to restore normal Strait of Hormuz navigation.
Claim:
A diplomat from a mediating country told Kan News that mediators tried to restore the situation in the Strait of Hormuz to its previous state.
NOT BS
No finalized Oman-Iran agreement ensures unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Claim:
Under an emerging agreement involving Oman and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened without restrictions.
TOTAL BS
RT and Sputnik function mainly as hubs seeding and amplifying narratives across wider distribution networks.
Claim:
Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik have shifted from acting primarily as linear broadcast propaganda outlets to acting as nodes within broader narrative-distribution networks.
NOT BS
Reporters Without Borders reports growing restrictions, dissent limits, and state control in Russia.
Claim:
Reporters Without Borders has documented restrictions on the press, limits on dissent, and increasing control of Russia's domestic information space.
NOT BS
James Talarico has publicly denied being vegan and eats animal products.
Claim:
James Talarico follows a vegan diet.
TOTAL BS
NAVFAC sought 2013 bids to renovate Sevastopol School No. 5.
Claim:
The United States Department of Defense, via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), planned renovations to School No. 5 in Sevastopol, Crimea in 2013, before Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.
NOT BS
U.S. procurement records show only repairs to a civilian school in Sevastopol.
Claim:
Before Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, the United States planned to establish a military school on the site of a former Soviet military base in Crimea.
TOTAL BS
PolitiFact’s database indicates Trump received unusually many “False” ratings in 2025-2026.
Claim:
From January 20, 2025, through May 28, 2026, Donald Trump made more statements rated "False" by PolitiFact than any other person who was a current United States federal elected official during that period, according to PolitiFact's database.
HARDLY BS
Poland is a sovereign state, though EU law limits some powers.
Claim:
Poland is a sovereign state with full legal authority over its domestic governance and foreign policy.
HARDLY BS
Courts and election officials found no widespread fraud altering 2020 results.
Claim:
The 2020 United States presidential election was stolen.
TOTAL BS
SDG 9.1 focuses on physical infrastructure, measured by road access and transport volumes.
Claim:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 target 9.1 includes protecting digital and information and communications technology (ICT) networks from cyberattacks and disruptions.
TOTAL BS
The $122 million NYC schools allocation appears in Mamdani’s FY2027 executive budget as mayor.
Claim:
As a New York City mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani proposed allocating $122 million for New York City Public Schools in his campaign budget plan.
TOTAL BS
New York City’s executive budget proposal funds hiring 1,000 additional teachers.
Claim:
Zohran Mamdani's proposed mayoral budget plan includes hiring 1,000 additional teachers in New York City.
NOT BS
New York City’s enacted pied-à-terre tax is projected to raise $500 million annually.
Claim:
Zohran Mamdani, as Mayor of New York City, enacted a tax on wealthy individuals that raises $0.5 billion per year for New York City.
HARDLY BS
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