ClaimAmid the ongoing conflict, reports suggest that Iran is controlling access to the Strait of Hormuz and forcing countries or ships to pay for safe passage. Verdict: Misleading What’s the…
ClaimViral social media posts claim that an Indian oil tanker was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz only after making payment to Iran in Chinese yuan, suggesting a…
Claim Social media posts claim that Benjamin Netanyahu has been killed in an Iranian strike, and that recent videos of him—including a Nowruz message—are AI-generated deepfakes. Verdict: False What’s the…
Claim Social media posts claim that India is facing (or about to face) a shortage of petrol and diesel due to rising tensions in West Asia and possible disruption of…
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media claims that the Indian government has withdrawn a large amount of money from the economy of the United Kingdom. Fact:The claim is false.…
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media claims that Iran launched a heavy strike on an Indian-flagged oil tanker named “Oil Brothers Kraft”, causing significant damage while the vessel was…
Claim: Viral social media posts claim that India shared the location of an Iranian ship with Israel during the ongoing West Asia tensions. The posts also allege that Bahrain arrested…
Claim Social media posts have claimed that Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, rejected a request from Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, seeking permission for Indian ships to…
Claim: Saudi authorities arrested two Mossad-linked operatives including an Indian national — who were allegedly trying to plant bombs and frame Iran. Verdict: False. Factcheck India says the viral claim…
Claim A viral video circulating on X claims that Iran shot down a U.S. B-2 stealth bomber near Mount Damavand in northern Iran during ongoing military operations. Verdict False What…
