Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Deepens Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, strengthening bilateral ties amid US threats and regional instability; experts highlight Iran's security concerns as a key driver, while the agreement avoids creating a military alliance.
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Deepens Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, strengthening bilateral ties amid US threats and regional instability; experts highlight Iran's security concerns as a key driver, while the agreement avoids creating a military alliance.
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48% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Discuss Potential Nuclear Power Plant Project
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a potential agreement for Russia to build a nuclear power plant in Iran during a Moscow meeting on Friday, following the signing of a 20-year strategic partnership treaty.
Russia and Iran Discuss Potential Nuclear Power Plant Project
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a potential agreement for Russia to build a nuclear power plant in Iran during a Moscow meeting on Friday, following the signing of a 20-year strategic partnership treaty.
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64% Bias Score
Multifront War Against Israel Ends in Defeat for Adversaries
The October 7, 2023 war saw Israel fight a multifront conflict against Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria, and Iranian proxies, resulting in heavy losses for Israel's enemies but also significant damage to Israel's home front, potentially altering the regional strategic landscape.
Multifront War Against Israel Ends in Defeat for Adversaries
The October 7, 2023 war saw Israel fight a multifront conflict against Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria, and Iranian proxies, resulting in heavy losses for Israel's enemies but also significant damage to Israel's home front, potentially altering the regional strategic landscape.
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56% Bias Score
Houthis to Continue Attacks if Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breached
Yemen's Houthis announced they will monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, continuing attacks on ships in the Red Sea if the agreement is breached; over 100 attacks since November 2023 have disrupted global shipping, causing route changes and increased costs.
Houthis to Continue Attacks if Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breached
Yemen's Houthis announced they will monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, continuing attacks on ships in the Red Sea if the agreement is breached; over 100 attacks since November 2023 have disrupted global shipping, causing route changes and increased costs.
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36% Bias Score
Iran and Russia Finalize Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Deal
Iran and Russia will sign a comprehensive strategic partnership deal on Friday, focusing on accelerating economic cooperation, as confirmed by Iranian state media and Russian officials; this builds on their decades-long relationship and shared geopolitical goals.
Iran and Russia Finalize Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Deal
Iran and Russia will sign a comprehensive strategic partnership deal on Friday, focusing on accelerating economic cooperation, as confirmed by Iranian state media and Russian officials; this builds on their decades-long relationship and shared geopolitical goals.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Accused of Planting Explosives in Iranian Nuclear Equipment
Iran's former foreign minister, Javad Zarif, accused Israel of planting explosives in a centrifuge platform purchased by Iran's atomic energy organization, citing this incident as a consequence of international sanctions that force Iran to rely on multiple intermediaries for equipment procurement. T...
Israel Accused of Planting Explosives in Iranian Nuclear Equipment
Iran's former foreign minister, Javad Zarif, accused Israel of planting explosives in a centrifuge platform purchased by Iran's atomic energy organization, citing this incident as a consequence of international sanctions that force Iran to rely on multiple intermediaries for equipment procurement. T...
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60% Bias Score
Germany Condemns Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Amid Ukraine War
Germany condemns Russia and Iran's strategic partnership, signed January 17 in Moscow, highlighting Iran's regional role and Russia's use of North Korean support in the Ukraine war; experts compare this to similar Russian agreements with countries like North Korea, Vietnam, and Mongolia, emphasizing...
Germany Condemns Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Amid Ukraine War
Germany condemns Russia and Iran's strategic partnership, signed January 17 in Moscow, highlighting Iran's regional role and Russia's use of North Korean support in the Ukraine war; experts compare this to similar Russian agreements with countries like North Korea, Vietnam, and Mongolia, emphasizing...
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40% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement on February 25, 2025, in Moscow, covering military, political, economic, and cultural cooperation, amid growing international isolation and sanctions.
Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement on February 25, 2025, in Moscow, covering military, political, economic, and cultural cooperation, amid growing international isolation and sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Conflict Ends: Uncertain Future for Israel and the Region
The 15-month Gaza conflict ended with immense destruction and uncertainty, leaving Israel's long-term security and international standing in question; the US criticized the war's length and impact on the Palestinian Authority while noting Iran's weakening.
Gaza Conflict Ends: Uncertain Future for Israel and the Region
The 15-month Gaza conflict ended with immense destruction and uncertainty, leaving Israel's long-term security and international standing in question; the US criticized the war's length and impact on the Palestinian Authority while noting Iran's weakening.
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48% Bias Score
Iraq Seeks to Disarm Powerful Armed Factions Amid Regional Uncertainty
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced efforts to disarm or integrate powerful armed factions in Iraq that have attacked US forces and Israel, amid regional shifts and a new US administration.
Iraq Seeks to Disarm Powerful Armed Factions Amid Regional Uncertainty
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced efforts to disarm or integrate powerful armed factions in Iraq that have attacked US forces and Israel, amid regional shifts and a new US administration.
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44% Bias Score
Musk Intervened in Release of Italian Journalist Held in Iran
Elon Musk confirmed his intervention in securing the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iranian prison in January 2024, following a request from her boyfriend. The release coincided with Italy releasing Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, who was wanted in the US for providing Iran with ...
Musk Intervened in Release of Italian Journalist Held in Iran
Elon Musk confirmed his intervention in securing the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iranian prison in January 2024, following a request from her boyfriend. The release coincided with Italy releasing Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, who was wanted in the US for providing Iran with ...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Envoy Urges "Maximum Pressure" Policy on Iran
President-elect Trump's incoming special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Ret. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, urged a return to the policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and support for the Iranian people's aspirations for democracy, while highlighting the Iran...
Trump Envoy Urges "Maximum Pressure" Policy on Iran
President-elect Trump's incoming special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Ret. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, urged a return to the policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and support for the Iranian people's aspirations for democracy, while highlighting the Iran...
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48% Bias Score