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Fact Check: Dan Shapiro, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Affairs, stated that President Trump is putting military assets in place that could allow for strikes on Iran, including the Fordow facility, as of October 30, 2023.
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Fact Check: Dan Shapiro, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Affairs, stated that President Trump is putting military assets in place that could allow for strikes on Iran, including the Fordow facility, as of October 30, 2023.

# Fact Check: "Dan Shapiro stated that President Trump is putting military assets in place that could allow for strikes on Iran, including the Fordow facility, as of October 30, 2023." ## What We Kno...

Published June 16, 2025
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Fact Check: Turkey allows Iranians to enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days.
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Fact Check: Turkey allows Iranians to enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days.

# Fact Check: "Turkey allows Iranians to enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days." ## What We Know The claim that Turkey allows Iranians to enter the country ...

Published June 16, 2025
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Fact Check: Turkey shares a 569-kilometer (348-mile) long border with Iran.
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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...

Published June 16, 2025
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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.
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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...

Published June 16, 2025
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Fact Check: The New York Times first reported the decision to limit ICE enforcement operations at farms, hotels, and restaurants.
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Fact Check: The New York Times first reported the decision to limit ICE enforcement operations at farms, hotels, and restaurants.

# Fact Check: "The New York Times first reported the decision to limit ICE enforcement operations at farms, hotels, and restaurants." ## What We Know The claim that "The New York Times first reported...

Published June 16, 2025
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Fact Check: The Trump administration directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to halt arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants on June 14, 2025, due to concerns about the impact of immigration enforcement on key industries.
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Fact Check: The Trump administration directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to halt arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants on June 14, 2025, due to concerns about the impact of immigration enforcement on key industries.

# Fact Check: "The Trump administration directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to halt arrests at farms, hotels, and restaurants on June 14, 2025, due to concerns about the impact of immig...

Published June 16, 2025
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Fact Check: On June 15, 2025, protesters used water guns against tourists in Barcelona and Mallorca, Spain, to demand a rethink of the economic model they believe is causing a housing crisis.
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Fact Check: On June 15, 2025, protesters used water guns against tourists in Barcelona and Mallorca, Spain, to demand a rethink of the economic model they believe is causing a housing crisis.

# Fact Check: "On June 15, 2025, protesters used water guns against tourists in Barcelona and Mallorca, Spain, to demand a rethink of the economic model they believe is causing a housing crisis." ## ...

Published June 16, 2025
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Fact Check: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented new hospital guidelines allowing doctors to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats, following an executive order by former President Donald Trump on January 30, 2023.
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Fact Check: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented new hospital guidelines allowing doctors to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats, following an executive order by former President Donald Trump on January 30, 2023.

# Fact Check: "The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented new hospital guidelines allowing doctors to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats, following an executive order by...

Published June 16, 2025
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Fact Check: Trump's three sons, Donald Jr., Eric, and Barron, are listed as co-founders of World Liberty Financial on the company's website.
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Fact Check: Trump's three sons, Donald Jr., Eric, and Barron, are listed as co-founders of World Liberty Financial on the company's website.

# Fact Check: "Trump's three sons, Donald Jr., Eric, and Barron, are listed as co-founders of World Liberty Financial on the company's website." ## What We Know The claim that Donald Trump’s three so...

Published June 16, 2025
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