Iranian Activist Mohammadi Defiant Despite Imprisonment
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, released temporarily from Tehran's Evin prison for medical treatment, defiantly vowed to continue her fight for democracy and equality in Iran, despite facing 31 years of combined sentences for activism.
Iranian Activist Mohammadi Defiant Despite Imprisonment
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, released temporarily from Tehran's Evin prison for medical treatment, defiantly vowed to continue her fight for democracy and equality in Iran, despite facing 31 years of combined sentences for activism.
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56% Bias Score
Two Men Charged in Drone Attack that Killed Three US Soldiers
US prosecutors charged two men with exporting sensitive technology used in a January 28th drone attack in Jordan, killing three US soldiers and injuring dozens more; one defendant's company manufactured the drone's navigation system, and the other helped procure the technology, evading US export law...
Two Men Charged in Drone Attack that Killed Three US Soldiers
US prosecutors charged two men with exporting sensitive technology used in a January 28th drone attack in Jordan, killing three US soldiers and injuring dozens more; one defendant's company manufactured the drone's navigation system, and the other helped procure the technology, evading US export law...
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48% Bias Score
Starlink Circumvents Iran's Internet Censorship
Despite being banned in Iran, SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has provided uncensored internet access to an estimated 20,000 Iranians via an underground network of smugglers and activists, circumventing government controls and highlighting the demand for free information.
Starlink Circumvents Iran's Internet Censorship
Despite being banned in Iran, SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has provided uncensored internet access to an estimated 20,000 Iranians via an underground network of smugglers and activists, circumventing government controls and highlighting the demand for free information.
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52% Bias Score
Syria's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The collapse of the Syrian regime under Bashar al-Assad has shaken Iran's leadership, sparking concerns about a domino effect due to Iran's economic crisis, loss of regional allies, and internal dissent fueled by the regime's inability to meet basic citizen needs.
Syria's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The collapse of the Syrian regime under Bashar al-Assad has shaken Iran's leadership, sparking concerns about a domino effect due to Iran's economic crisis, loss of regional allies, and internal dissent fueled by the regime's inability to meet basic citizen needs.
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60% Bias Score
Iran Suspends Stricter Hijab Law Amidst Protest Concerns
Iran's parliament has temporarily suspended a stricter hijab law after concerns about potential protests, although the regime continues to persecute women who do not wear the hijab.
Iran Suspends Stricter Hijab Law Amidst Protest Concerns
Iran's parliament has temporarily suspended a stricter hijab law after concerns about potential protests, although the regime continues to persecute women who do not wear the hijab.
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44% Bias Score
Hamas seeks to inflame West Bank, exploiting Jenin crackdown
Hamas is inciting protests in the West Bank against the Palestinian Authority following a PA crackdown on PIJ in Jenin, fueled by smuggled weapons and supported by Iran, potentially leading to wider conflict.
Hamas seeks to inflame West Bank, exploiting Jenin crackdown
Hamas is inciting protests in the West Bank against the Palestinian Authority following a PA crackdown on PIJ in Jenin, fueled by smuggled weapons and supported by Iran, potentially leading to wider conflict.
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56% Bias Score
Fall of Assad Regime Weakens Iran's Regional Power
Iran's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ended abruptly following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th, resulting in a significant weakening of Iran's regional influence and sparking internal dissent within Iran as the regime grapples with the unforeseen consequences.
Fall of Assad Regime Weakens Iran's Regional Power
Iran's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ended abruptly following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th, resulting in a significant weakening of Iran's regional influence and sparking internal dissent within Iran as the regime grapples with the unforeseen consequences.
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48% Bias Score
IRGC Controls Half of Iran's Oil Exports, Funding Middle East Proxies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) controls up to 50% of Iran's oil exports, generating over \$50 billion annually to fund its regional proxies, despite Western sanctions; this control increased from 20% three years ago.
IRGC Controls Half of Iran's Oil Exports, Funding Middle East Proxies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) controls up to 50% of Iran's oil exports, generating over \$50 billion annually to fund its regional proxies, despite Western sanctions; this control increased from 20% three years ago.
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48% Bias Score
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed law imposing harsh penalties for women not wearing headscarves, citing potential social consequences and referring it to the Supreme National Security Council for review, amidst ongoing power struggles between hardliners and moderates.
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed law imposing harsh penalties for women not wearing headscarves, citing potential social consequences and referring it to the Supreme National Security Council for review, amidst ongoing power struggles between hardliners and moderates.
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44% Bias Score
HTS to Integrate into Syrian Army, Rejecting Federalism
On December 17th, the head of HTS's military wing, Muhraf Abu Qasra, announced the group's integration into the Syrian army, rejecting federalism and calling for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory; this follows a similar statement by HTS leader Muhammad Al-Joulani.
HTS to Integrate into Syrian Army, Rejecting Federalism
On December 17th, the head of HTS's military wing, Muhraf Abu Qasra, announced the group's integration into the Syrian army, rejecting federalism and calling for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory; this follows a similar statement by HTS leader Muhammad Al-Joulani.
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36% Bias Score
Iran Shifts Syria Stance, Calls for Aid Amidst Condemnation of Israel
After the fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, Iran is advocating for a Syrian-led future without foreign interference, contrasting with its past support for Assad and use of Syria for operations against Israel and Hezbollah; Iran now calls for aid and an end to sanctions while condemning Israe...
Iran Shifts Syria Stance, Calls for Aid Amidst Condemnation of Israel
After the fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, Iran is advocating for a Syrian-led future without foreign interference, contrasting with its past support for Assad and use of Syria for operations against Israel and Hezbollah; Iran now calls for aid and an end to sanctions while condemning Israe...
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56% Bias Score
Iranian President's Visit to Egypt Signals Potential for Improved Relations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Egypt for the D-8 summit on December 18, 2024, marks the first such visit in 13 years, aiming to improve strained relations between the two countries since the 1979 Iranian Revolution and focusing on regional issues and increased trade among D-8 nations...
Iranian President's Visit to Egypt Signals Potential for Improved Relations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Egypt for the D-8 summit on December 18, 2024, marks the first such visit in 13 years, aiming to improve strained relations between the two countries since the 1979 Iranian Revolution and focusing on regional issues and increased trade among D-8 nations...
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24% Bias Score