Iran denies role in UK airbase terror plot after five arrests

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How did the left and right cover Iran denies role in UK airbase terror plot after five arrests?

Of the 59 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 29% are rated left, 61% are rated centre, 10% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 79. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is Iran denies role in UK airbase terror plot after five arrests left or right?

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Is the coverage of Iran denies role in UK airbase terror plot after five arrests biased?

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Which outlets covered Iran denies role in UK airbase terror plot after five arrests?

79 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What happened near the air base in England?

Five British citizens were arrested near a U.S.-operated air base in England on suspicion of preparing a terror attack. UK authorities are investigating the incident.

What is Iran's response to the allegations?

Iran's embassy in London has denied any involvement in the suspected plot. The embassy called the allegations 'unfounded and malicious speculations' and labelled them 'Islamophobia'.

Which air base was targeted?

The suspected plot targeted RAF Fairford, an air base in England that is used by the U.S. Air Force as part of its operations against Iran.