Experts Condemn NBC's Holt for Unchallenged Iranian Denial of Trump Assassination Plot
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied Iranian involvement in a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump during a Nightly News interview, a claim contradicted by the Justice Department and criticized by experts as a "bold-faced lie".
Experts Condemn NBC's Holt for Unchallenged Iranian Denial of Trump Assassination Plot
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied Iranian involvement in a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump during a Nightly News interview, a claim contradicted by the Justice Department and criticized by experts as a "bold-faced lie".
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56% Bias Score
Iran Hopes for Realistic US Approach Amidst Sanctions Concerns
Hours before Donald Trump's inauguration, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson voiced hope for a realistic US approach respecting regional interests, including Iran's, amidst concerns over potential sanctions re-imposition under UN resolution 2231, which could trigger Iran's withdrawal from the Nucl...
Iran Hopes for Realistic US Approach Amidst Sanctions Concerns
Hours before Donald Trump's inauguration, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson voiced hope for a realistic US approach respecting regional interests, including Iran's, amidst concerns over potential sanctions re-imposition under UN resolution 2231, which could trigger Iran's withdrawal from the Nucl...
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36% Bias Score
Middle East Conflict: Power Shift and Long-Term Implications
A 15-month conflict in the Middle East, triggered by Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, resulted in over 1200 Israeli deaths and over 46,000 Palestinian deaths, significantly weakening Iran and Russia while strengthening Israel, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar.
Middle East Conflict: Power Shift and Long-Term Implications
A 15-month conflict in the Middle East, triggered by Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, resulted in over 1200 Israeli deaths and over 46,000 Palestinian deaths, significantly weakening Iran and Russia while strengthening Israel, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Return Signals Assertive Middle East Policy Shift
President-elect Trump's return to the White House marks a significant shift in Middle East policy, prioritizing forceful action against Iran, potentially including military strikes, unlike Biden's diplomatic approach; this change carries considerable risks of regional conflict and economic disruptio...
Trump's Return Signals Assertive Middle East Policy Shift
President-elect Trump's return to the White House marks a significant shift in Middle East policy, prioritizing forceful action against Iran, potentially including military strikes, unlike Biden's diplomatic approach; this change carries considerable risks of regional conflict and economic disruptio...
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48% Bias Score
Assassination of Two Iranian Judges Sparks Controversy
A 31-year-old water carrier at Iran's Supreme Court assassinated judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh on January 20, 2024, before committing suicide; the incident has sparked controversy and concerns over potential political ramifications.
Assassination of Two Iranian Judges Sparks Controversy
A 31-year-old water carrier at Iran's Supreme Court assassinated judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh on January 20, 2024, before committing suicide; the incident has sparked controversy and concerns over potential political ramifications.
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56% Bias Score
Assassination of Iranian Judges Highlights Tensions
In Tehran, Iran, a gunman assassinated two hard-line judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, both allegedly involved in the 1988 mass execution of dissidents; the attacker later killed himself.
Assassination of Iranian Judges Highlights Tensions
In Tehran, Iran, a gunman assassinated two hard-line judges, Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, both allegedly involved in the 1988 mass execution of dissidents; the attacker later killed himself.
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44% Bias Score
JPPI Survey: Israeli Jewish Trust in Trump High on US-Israel Relations, Low on Iran
A new Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) survey reveals 77% of Jewish Israelis trust President Trump on US-Israel relations, but significantly less on Iran; satisfaction with his return is 61% overall, deeply divided along political lines; a gap exists between Israeli and American Jewish views.
JPPI Survey: Israeli Jewish Trust in Trump High on US-Israel Relations, Low on Iran
A new Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) survey reveals 77% of Jewish Israelis trust President Trump on US-Israel relations, but significantly less on Iran; satisfaction with his return is 61% overall, deeply divided along political lines; a gap exists between Israeli and American Jewish views.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Foreign Policy: Prioritizing the Middle East and Seeking Ukraine De-escalation
Trump's foreign policy will likely prioritize the Middle East, seeking to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict through negotiations with Russia while simultaneously pressuring Israel to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and employing maximum pressure sanctions against Iran, potentially easing sanctions in excha...
Trump's Foreign Policy: Prioritizing the Middle East and Seeking Ukraine De-escalation
Trump's foreign policy will likely prioritize the Middle East, seeking to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict through negotiations with Russia while simultaneously pressuring Israel to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and employing maximum pressure sanctions against Iran, potentially easing sanctions in excha...
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32% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas Victory Raises Regional Instability Concerns
The Gaza ceasefire, declared a victory by Hamas and its supporters, raises concerns across the Middle East, with regional powers monitoring Hamas's potential consolidation of power and the possible resurgence of Islamist groups. The phased nature of the deal adds to uncertainty and potential future ...
Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas Victory Raises Regional Instability Concerns
The Gaza ceasefire, declared a victory by Hamas and its supporters, raises concerns across the Middle East, with regional powers monitoring Hamas's potential consolidation of power and the possible resurgence of Islamist groups. The phased nature of the deal adds to uncertainty and potential future ...
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52% Bias Score
Assassination of Two Iranian Judges in Tehran
On Saturday, a gunman assassinated two prominent Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, in Tehran's Supreme Court before taking his own life, injuring one other person; the attack is under investigation.
Assassination of Two Iranian Judges in Tehran
On Saturday, a gunman assassinated two prominent Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, in Tehran's Supreme Court before taking his own life, injuring one other person; the attack is under investigation.
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28% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison After 21 Days
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was held for 21 days in Iran's Evin prison after being arrested on December 12th, facing daily interrogations and solitary confinement before being released in a rapid operation possibly involving indirect communication with Elon Musk; she reports no physical torture ...
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison After 21 Days
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was held for 21 days in Iran's Evin prison after being arrested on December 12th, facing daily interrogations and solitary confinement before being released in a rapid operation possibly involving indirect communication with Elon Musk; she reports no physical torture ...
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40% Bias Score
Strained US-Israel Alliance Under Biden Administration
The Biden administration's policies toward Israel, including resuming aid to the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA, perceived neutrality during the 2021 conflict, and slowing expansion of the Abraham Accords, have strained the US-Israel alliance, raising concerns about terrorism funding, regional stab...
Strained US-Israel Alliance Under Biden Administration
The Biden administration's policies toward Israel, including resuming aid to the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA, perceived neutrality during the 2021 conflict, and slowing expansion of the Abraham Accords, have strained the US-Israel alliance, raising concerns about terrorism funding, regional stab...
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60% Bias Score