“We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government’s policy. I can confirm that all requested support has been provided. The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and strong defense cooperation. American forces will continue to receive the supply and support they require from Norway,” Sandvik’s statement reads.
FACT CHECK: Norwegian Defense Minister Denies Claims That US Navy Submarine Wasn’t Refueled
A post shared on X claims the USS Delaware was stranded and not refueled in Norway.
🚨 BREAKING: U.S. NUCLEAR SUB FORCED TO TURN BACK AFTER FUEL SNUB
The USS Delaware (SSN-791), a Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, found itself stranded off Norway’s coast after Haltbakk Bunkers (HB), one of the country’s largest marine fuel suppliers, refused to refuel… pic.twitter.com/ZVQxHWHo98
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Verdict: Misleading
The Norwegian defense minister said that “all requested support has been provided.”
Fact Check:
Social media users are claiming that the USS Delaware, a Virginia-class submarine, was stranded following Norway’s refusal to fuel it. (RELATED: No, DOGE Did Not Discover Louisiana Man With 34 Different Social Security Numbers)
“BREAKING: U.S. NUCLEAR SUB FORCED TO TURN BACK AFTER FUEL SNUB The USS Delaware (SSN-791), a Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, found itself stranded off Norway’s coast after Haltbakk Bunkers (HB), one of the country’s largest marine fuel suppliers, refused to refuel it,” one user partially wrote.
There is no evidence for this claim. Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik denied claims that U.S. naval vessels were not supported, saying that “all requested support has been provided.”
Elias Atienza
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