7al.net media bias and reliability
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Is 7al.net reliable?
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What 7al.net has been covering
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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of a new large-scale military operation against Iran last week. Trump publicly stated on October 8 that the US would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
7al.net reported it asAmerica Is Studying the Use of the Mother of Bombs Against Iran's infrastructure... Do You Decide the End of the War? (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Houthi rebels are reportedly attempting to produce their own medium-range ballistic missiles using components supplied from China. These missiles, modeled on Iran's Kheibar Shekan, could potentially reach Saudi Arabia and Israel.
7al.net reported it asChinese Pieces in Iran's missiles... the Houthis Are Trying to Expand the Targeting Range. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
President Donald Trump told a rally in Tennessee that Iran could step up attacks before the November 3 midterm elections, but the United States could end the conflict quickly. He added Washington might join Saudi Arabia in strikes after a Riyadh airport attack that killed 12 and injured 309.
7al.net reported it asThe Trump Is Delaying the War on Iran... Is Regional Escalation Changing Its Calculations? (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
An adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guards has stated that "illegal routes" in the Strait of Hormuz will soon be blocked. Mohammadreza Naqdi described these routes as being used for oil smuggling and challenged claims that oil flows through the strait are returning to pre-war levels.
7al.net reported it asIran Threatens to Close Tracks in Hormuz with American Readiness for New Strikes. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
The Saudi-led coalition accused Yemen's Houthi rebels of attacking a power distribution station in Medina that supplies the Prophet's Mosque. A Houthi military source denied involvement, calling the accusation a lie.
7al.net reported it asA Tropical Attack Targeting a Power Plant in the City of Manama (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
The Yemeni army announced it carried out 20 airstrikes on Houthi targets in Taiz province over a three-hour period. The spokesman stated the strikes hit movements, reinforcements, personnel, vehicles, and military equipment.
7al.net reported it asThe Battles of Taiz and Hajj... Do the War in Yemen Change Course? (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Middle East crude oil exports have largely recovered to pre-war levels, according to analyses by JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. While JP Morgan estimates exports at 98% of pre-war volumes, Goldman Sachs presents a higher figure, highlighting a divergence in market assessments.
7al.net reported it asGulf Oil Is Approaching Pre-War levels... Has the Embargo Succeeded in Strangling Iran? (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Italy has concluded its 12-year military presence in Iraq, with the final troops returning home. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated this marks a new phase in bilateral relations, with the withdrawal completed before the September 30 deadline.
7al.net reported it asThe Middle East After America's presence... New Balances and a Reduction in Iranian Influence. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has denied reports suggesting a withdrawal of 25,000 to 40,000 troops from Europe. While the US is re-evaluating its military presence, Whitaker affirmed continued commitment to the continent.
7al.net reported it asThe Middle East After America's presence... New Balances and a Reduction in Iranian Influence. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
The US military's Central Command stated that over one billion barrels of oil and more than 2,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent months. CENTCOM also reported that Iran has exported no oil during this period.
7al.net reported it asOver 2,000 Ships Crossed Hormuz in Two Months, Trump Says the War Will Be over Soon. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
On 13 September Syria increased diesel by 40% and petrol by up to 28%. The Energy Minister blamed exceptional and complex circumstances and higher import costs. Protests with road blockages erupted in Aleppo, Idlib, Deir Ezzor, Hasakah and Raqqa, prompting a later offer of cheaper diesel for certain sectors.
7al.net reported it asBurn Protests Continue in Syria, From Damascus to Dayr Al-Zawr. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attempted ballistic missile attack on its capital, Riyadh, by Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led coalition stated the missile was intercepted. The Houthis claimed to have targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and oil facilities in Yanbu, reporting significant fires.
7al.net reported it asAn Escalation of the Researchists up to Mecca... and Saudi Arabia Is Talking About a Red Line. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted a drone south of Mecca, an act the kingdom attributed to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis have denied targeting the holy city, which Saudi Arabia declared a 'red line'.
7al.net reported it asAn Escalation of the Researchists up to Mecca... and Saudi Arabia Is Talking About a Red Line. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
An Israeli soldier shot a Palestinian man in the leg during a confrontation over grazing land in the West Bank. Eyewitnesses claim settlers initiated the conflict, leading to Israeli forces firing on villagers. The IDF confirmed a soldier fired and has launched an investigation.
7al.net reported it asTa'izz Is Preparing to Stop the Houthi tide... and Saudi Pressure to Restore the Initiative. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
7al.net reported it asSaudi Arabia Declares that It Has Been Attacked by Iraqi Marches and that the Response Has Been Postponed in Response to Baghdad. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
7al.net reported it asOil's over $100... Is the Price of Burns Rising in Syria? (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Iranian regime is on the verge of collapse during a visit to troops stationed on Mount Hermon in Syria. Syria condemned the visit as a violation of its sovereignty. Israel has previously conducted strikes against Iran.
7al.net reported it asFrom Mount Sheik, Netanyahu Links Israel's Survival South of Syria to Iran's. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Iran has warned the United States it will respond forcefully to an Israeli offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. Iranian military personnel are reportedly positioned alongside Hezbollah fighters on the ridge, which Hezbollah states it controls and will defend.
7al.net reported it asIsraeli Assessments Suggest that Tehran Is Likely to Launch an Extensive Attack on Four Fronts. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
A secret Russian-Iranian programme codenamed C430L, launched in 2023, aims to develop supersonic cruise missiles capable of threatening US aircraft carriers. The project involves Russian missile experts and leaked correspondence, with no evidence of deployment yet.
7al.net reported it asAn Investigation that Reveals a Secret Russian Help to Iran in the Development of Cruz Missiles. (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would immediately reciprocate if the US returned to its commitments under a June memorandum of understanding. He contrasted Iran's record of honouring agreements with the US's alleged failure to do so.
7al.net reported it asIran Links the Opening of the Strait of Hormuz to Washington's Commitment to the Interim Agreement (opens 7al.net in a new tab)
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How reliably it reports fact
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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- Germany
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- Seen publishing on
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 20
- Reports listed
- 20
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 2 September 2026
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Measured 18 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 17 October 2026. Ratings pulled 2 October 2026.
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