Hezbollah Weakened by Assad's Fall
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad has severely weakened Hezbollah, cutting off its vital weapons-smuggling route through Syria and leaving the Lebanese militant group at its most vulnerable point in decades. This has major consequences for Lebanon, Iran and Israel.
Hezbollah Weakened by Assad's Fall
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad has severely weakened Hezbollah, cutting off its vital weapons-smuggling route through Syria and leaving the Lebanese militant group at its most vulnerable point in decades. This has major consequences for Lebanon, Iran and Israel.
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52% Bias Score
Iranian Drone Ship's Absence Coincides with New Jersey Drone Sightings
Satellite images show Iran's Shahid Bagheri drone carrier missing from its berth between November 12 and December 1, the same period numerous unexplained drone sightings occurred in New Jersey, prompting conflicting statements from US officials and raising concerns about Iranian involvement.
Iranian Drone Ship's Absence Coincides with New Jersey Drone Sightings
Satellite images show Iran's Shahid Bagheri drone carrier missing from its berth between November 12 and December 1, the same period numerous unexplained drone sightings occurred in New Jersey, prompting conflicting statements from US officials and raising concerns about Iranian involvement.
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56% Bias Score
Iran Increases Uranium Enrichment, Leading to More IAEA Inspections
Iran confirmed on December 14, 2024, an increase in IAEA inspections of its nuclear facilities following its acceleration of uranium enrichment to 60%, near weapons-grade levels; this follows the activation of new centrifuges at the Fordo facility, significantly increasing production.
Iran Increases Uranium Enrichment, Leading to More IAEA Inspections
Iran confirmed on December 14, 2024, an increase in IAEA inspections of its nuclear facilities following its acceleration of uranium enrichment to 60%, near weapons-grade levels; this follows the activation of new centrifuges at the Fordo facility, significantly increasing production.
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36% Bias Score
PA Launches Major Security Operation in Jenin Amidst Rising Violence
The Palestinian Authority launched a major security operation in Jenin to counter rising violence by Iranian-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), seizing a booby-trapped vehicle and killing a PIJ commander; the operation's success remains uncertain, with regional and international actors influenc...
PA Launches Major Security Operation in Jenin Amidst Rising Violence
The Palestinian Authority launched a major security operation in Jenin to counter rising violence by Iranian-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), seizing a booby-trapped vehicle and killing a PIJ commander; the operation's success remains uncertain, with regional and international actors influenc...
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40% Bias Score
Iran's Strict New Hijab Law Sparks Controversy
Iran's parliament passed a new law increasing penalties for women violating hijab rules, including potential death sentences, despite President Pezeshkian's opposition and lack of public support; the law also bans imports promoting "immodesty.
Iran's Strict New Hijab Law Sparks Controversy
Iran's parliament passed a new law increasing penalties for women violating hijab rules, including potential death sentences, despite President Pezeshkian's opposition and lack of public support; the law also bans imports promoting "immodesty.
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64% Bias Score
"Iran Blackouts: Cryptocurrency Mining Suspected Amid Energy Crisis"
"Rolling power blackouts across Iran, particularly in Tehran, are disrupting lives and businesses amid suspicions that unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, fueled by subsidized electricity and low fuel reserves, plays a significant role."
"Iran Blackouts: Cryptocurrency Mining Suspected Amid Energy Crisis"
"Rolling power blackouts across Iran, particularly in Tehran, are disrupting lives and businesses amid suspicions that unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, fueled by subsidized electricity and low fuel reserves, plays a significant role."
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40% Bias Score
Assad's Fall Shakes Iranian Power Axis
Bashar al-Assad's 50-year family rule in Syria ended on Sunday when he fled to Moscow for political asylum, dealing a severe blow to the Iranian-led power axis in the Middle East and prompting tensions with Turkey due to its support for Syrian rebels.
Assad's Fall Shakes Iranian Power Axis
Bashar al-Assad's 50-year family rule in Syria ended on Sunday when he fled to Moscow for political asylum, dealing a severe blow to the Iranian-led power axis in the Middle East and prompting tensions with Turkey due to its support for Syrian rebels.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Civil War: From Deraa Protests to Protracted Conflict
The Syrian civil war, beginning with March 15, 2011, protests in Deraa against the Assad regime, escalated due to socio-economic inequalities and international inaction following the August 2013 chemical weapons attacks, leading to a protracted conflict with lasting regional implications.
Syrian Civil War: From Deraa Protests to Protracted Conflict
The Syrian civil war, beginning with March 15, 2011, protests in Deraa against the Assad regime, escalated due to socio-economic inequalities and international inaction following the August 2013 chemical weapons attacks, leading to a protracted conflict with lasting regional implications.
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56% Bias Score
Iran Seeks to Regain Influence in Syria Amidst Regional Instability
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi emphasized inclusive political solutions and free elections in Syria, aiming to regain influence amid a power vacuum and counter Israeli strikes; Qatar and Turkey are also actively re-engaging with Damascus.
Iran Seeks to Regain Influence in Syria Amidst Regional Instability
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi emphasized inclusive political solutions and free elections in Syria, aiming to regain influence amid a power vacuum and counter Israeli strikes; Qatar and Turkey are also actively re-engaging with Damascus.
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48% Bias Score
Iran's Stricter Hijab Law Sparks Outrage
Iran's parliament passed a new law increasing penalties for women not wearing hijabs, including potential death sentences, despite president's opposition and public resistance.
Iran's Stricter Hijab Law Sparks Outrage
Iran's parliament passed a new law increasing penalties for women not wearing hijabs, including potential death sentences, despite president's opposition and public resistance.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Team Weighs Airstrike on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
President-elect Trump's team is considering a potential preemptive US and Israeli airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities due to concerns about the effectiveness of economic sanctions and Iran's nuclear advancements, with discussions currently in early stages, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Trump Team Weighs Airstrike on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
President-elect Trump's team is considering a potential preemptive US and Israeli airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities due to concerns about the effectiveness of economic sanctions and Iran's nuclear advancements, with discussions currently in early stages, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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52% Bias Score
Israel Achieves Air Superiority in Syria, Raising Specter of Iranian Strikes
Israel's Air Force achieved total air superiority in Syria after destroying 86% of its air defenses, potentially enabling strikes on Iran and increasing Israel's operational freedom.
Israel Achieves Air Superiority in Syria, Raising Specter of Iranian Strikes
Israel's Air Force achieved total air superiority in Syria after destroying 86% of its air defenses, potentially enabling strikes on Iran and increasing Israel's operational freedom.
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68% Bias Score