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- Overall, we rate Nour News as right-biased and questionable due to its alignment with the Iranian Government’s perspectives. Factually, it is rated mixed due to reliance on state narratives and failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: State Propaganda, Failed Fact Checks
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Iran
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: TOTAL OPPRESSION
Media Type: News Agency
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Nour News is an Iranian news outlet that provides coverage of various local and international events. The website is available in multiple languages, including English, and aims to offer perspectives on geopolitical and regional developments. It is associated with the Iranian top security body, reflecting state viewpoints on key issues.
Read our report on how Government influences media in Iran.
Funded by / Ownership
Nour News is owned and operated by the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations, affiliated with the Iranian Government. Funding sources are not explicitly disclosed, but the association with the Government suggests state funding and control.
Analysis / Bias
The articles on Nournews.ir demonstrate several characteristics indicative of bias. The article “Why Haniyeh? Why Tehran?” employs emotionally loaded language to evoke strong reactions from readers. Terms such as “bitter blow,” “ugly head,” “quagmire,” and “butcher of Gaza” are used to characterize Israeli actions and leadership negatively. Descriptions of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions as ‘unbound by any restraints’ and references to ‘turning hospitals, schools, mosques, and churches into killing fields’ amplify the sense of outrage and condemnation. This selective storytelling creates a highly biased portrayal of the events surrounding the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. The emotionally loaded language and attribution of negative motives to Israeli actions, combined with the positive depiction of figures like Haniyeh, align the article with the perspectives and interests of the Iranian Government.
Similarly, the article titled “Israel to soon see result of its cowardly action: Iran president” features Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s condemnation of the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’ politburo. The president’s statement denounces the act as a “cowardly terrorist act” by the “Zionist regime,” emphasizing that Iran will not tolerate such actions and will protect its sovereignty and dignity. The language used in the article, such as “cowardly,” “terrorist act,” and “martyrdom,” is emotionally loaded and frames Israel negatively. The article also accuses Israel of attempting to distract from its actions in Gaza and its broader history of “occupation, terrorism, discrimination, and mass killing.”
The article’s framing and loaded language contribute to a biased perspective, aligning with the Iranian Government’s stance and portraying Israel in a negative light. While the article reflects the strong condemnation from Iranian officials, it does not provide a balanced view or consider any broader context or security concerns that might be part of Israel’s perspective. The use of emotionally charged terminology and the lack of diverse viewpoints are highlighted by the article’s biased narrative.
The content of both articles aligns with Iranian government viewpoints, promoting narratives that justify Iran’s alliances and positions in regional conflicts. The portrayal of Iran’s support for Hamas and its antagonistic stance towards Israel reflects the broader political and ideological context within which Nournews.ir operates. Typically, while Nour News provides insights into the Iranian Government’s stance, readers should approach the content cautiously and seek additional sources for a more balanced understanding of the issues discussed.
Failed Fact Checks
- Afghan refugee falling from the ‘US C-17. – False
- “Iran does not participate in any independent or joint project for production of drones in Russia. Reports by Western media in this regard are sheer lies.” – Likely False
Overall, we rate Nour News as right-biased and questionable due to its alignment with the Iranian Government’s perspectives. Factually, it is rated mixed due to reliance on state narratives and failed fact checks. (M. Huitsing 08/04/2024)
Source: https://nournews.ir/
Last Updated on August 4, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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