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Fact Check: Turkey shares a 569-kilometer (348-mile) long border with Iran.
# Fact Check: "Turkey shares a 569-kilometer (348-mile) long border with Iran." ## What We Know The claim that Turkey shares a 569-kilometer (348-mile) long border with Iran is incorrect. According t...
Fact Check: Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union has adopted 18 packages of economic sanctions against Russia.
# Fact Check: "Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union has adopted 18 packages of economic sanctions against Russia." ## What We Know Since the onset of Russia'...
Fact Check: On June 16, 2025, Iranians are seeking temporary refuge in Turkey due to the escalating conflict with Israel.
# Fact Check: "On June 16, 2025, Iranians are seeking temporary refuge in Turkey due to the escalating conflict with Israel." ## What We Know On June 16, 2025, reports indicate that Iranians are inde...
Fact Check: The EU does not recognize the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia and condemns it as a violation of international law.
# Fact Check: "The EU does not recognize the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia and condemns it as a violation of international law." ## What We Know The annexation of Crimea and Sevastopo...
Fact Check: The EU first introduced sanctions against Russia in response to the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol in June 2014.
# Fact Check: "The EU first introduced sanctions against Russia in response to the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol in June 2014." ## What We Know The claim that the European Union (EU) first intr...
Fact Check: The European Union extended sanctions against Russia for the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol until June 23, 2026.
# Fact Check: "The European Union extended sanctions against Russia for the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol until June 23, 2026." ## What We Know The European Union has officially extended its sa...
Fact Check: Israel assured the White House that it would not attack Iran's nuclear facilities unless President Trump indicates that negotiations with Iran have failed.
# Fact Check: "Israel assured the White House that it would not attack Iran's nuclear facilities unless President Trump indicates that negotiations with Iran have failed." ## What We Know Recent repo...
Fact Check: AOL is part of the Yahoo family of brands, which includes Yahoo, Engadget, Rivals, In The Know, and Makers.
# Fact Check: "AOL is part of the Yahoo family of brands, which includes Yahoo, Engadget, Rivals, In The Know, and Makers." ## What We Know The claim that "AOL is part of the Yahoo family of brands" ...
Fact Check: President Trump stated on October 1, 2023, that he believes Israel's military actions could improve the chances of a U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement.
# Fact Check: "President Trump stated on October 1, 2023, that he believes Israel's military actions could improve the chances of a U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement." ## What We Know On October 1, 2023, P...