Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-10-08 20:07:36 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: ACBEC3B59C6D6DD646DD01F2C566FF8D5C4E648B9C85100EDC5F5E97982A6277
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Original Note:
Ed’s explanation is in fact more misinformation than “facts.” Iran has an annual budget of ~$52 billion. The release of $6 billion, plus ~$18 billion from excess oil revenues (thanks to failed sanctions), likely contributed to Iran supporting Hamas’ attack. Explanation: https://x.com/GLNoronha/status/1710752057118855326?s=20 https://amwaj.media/article/what-do-iran-s-growing-crude-oil-exports-mean-for-the-economy#
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