Claim: Is Iran using the Strait of Hormuz tolls to secretly fund a new nuclear bomb?

The claim that Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz tolls to secretly fund a new nuclear bomb is mostly false. Reports indicate that the tolls may benefit the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which is involved in Iran's ballistic missile program. However, there is no direct evidence linking these tolls to nuclear weapons funding. Mainstream sources highlight concerns about the IRGC's involvement, while alternative sources do not provide substantial evidence to support the nuclear bomb funding claim. Thus, the assertion lacks sufficient backing from credible evidence. The graders agree on direction, but vary in strength. OpenAI comes in highest (30%), while Perplexity is lowest (15%). Gemini expresses higher confidence than Perplexity on this claim. Opposing sources argue that while the IRGC may benefit from the tolls collected in the Strait of Hormuz, there is no concrete evidence that these funds are being redirected specifically towards nuclear weapons development. The absence of direct links between the tolls and nuclear funding creates uncertainty about the claim's validity. This lack of definitive evidence suggests that the claim may be overstated or misinterpreted, leading to a mostly false verdict despite some concerns regarding the IRGC's activities.