Al-Shorouk media bias and reliability
Al-Shorouk is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 149 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Al-Shorouk biased?
Al-Shorouk is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Al-Shorouk left or right?
Al-Shorouk is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Al-Shorouk reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Al-Shorouk. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Al-Shorouk has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Al-Shorouk’s own report linked underneath.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have revealed a new underground 'missile city' showcasing various ballistic and cruise missiles and launch systems. Production lines for missiles and drones have reportedly been moved to subterranean facilities.
Al-Shorouk reported it asIn the Photos, Iran Reveals a New Rocket City for the Revolutionary Guard's Space Force - the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline in the Madinah region was attacked, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and pipeline operations were unaffected.
Al-Shorouk reported it asSaudi Arabia Announces a New Attack Targeting the Eastern-West Oil Pipeline - Al-Sharq Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Americans are weary of Israel's role in prolonged conflicts, responding to remarks by US President Donald Trump. Trump had suggested public opposition to the war against Iran contributed to Republican losses in recent elections.
Al-Shorouk reported it asEmirates: Reaching a Comprehensive Settlement Between America and Iran Seems Difficult - Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that American voters have made their choice and it is now up to the White House to decide. He presented a two-day proposal that includes ending the war on all fronts, warning of dire consequences if the US chooses conflict.
Al-Shorouk reported it asEmirates: Reaching a Comprehensive Settlement Between America and Iran Seems Difficult - Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic and cruise missiles launched by Houthi rebels toward Riyadh and other regions. Civil Defense issued emergency warnings in several areas, including the capital.
Al-Shorouk reported it asLegitimacy Alliance: Intercepting Two Rockets, in Riyadh and the Southern Regions - Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Four explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island on Sunday evening, with Iranian state media reporting that some areas may have been struck by projectiles. US President Donald Trump confirmed the US conducted a "minor strike" on the island over the weekend.
Al-Shorouk reported it asTwo Explosions Were Heard on the Iranian Island of Qasim - Al-Sharq Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
President Donald Trump said Vice President JD Vance was part of the decision-making process for the Iran war. This comes after Vance blamed the conflict for Republican losses in the recent midterm elections, a point Trump largely agreed with but said Vance should have elaborated on.
Al-Shorouk reported it asMy Satisfaction Sends a Message to Washington: If You Start a War, You Will Face a Devastating Response - the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for six military operations targeting Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh's Khalid International Airport and Aramco oil facilities. The group stated the attacks were in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on civilian areas in Yemen.
Al-Shorouk reported it asHouthis: We Carried Out 6 Military Operations Against Saudi Targets Using Rockets and Marches - Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that four oil tankers were destroyed after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated the vessels were attempting to traverse a prohibited route and had switched off identification systems. Two other vessels were also seized, and a US drone was reportedly shot down.
Al-Shorouk reported it asIran’s IRGC Navy Says Two Tankers ‘Exploded’ After Hitting Mines in Hormuz (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
US forces carried out limited strikes on Iran's air defence systems, President Donald Trump confirmed. The strikes followed reports of two projectiles hitting Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian media also claiming a US drone was shot down.
Al-Shorouk reported it asIranian Army: Our Forces Are Stronger than They Were at the Beginning of the War - the Gate of the East. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Heavy rains on Sunday flooded tens of thousands of tents in the Gaza Strip, damaging shelters for displaced Palestinians. The Gaza Civil Defence received over 1,500 distress calls, and authorities estimate the storm caused $3 million in damage.
Al-Shorouk reported it asGaza... Heavy Rains Are Sinking Internally Displaced tents... and Palestinians Have Collapsed a wall... (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
US forces carried out limited strikes on Iran's air defence systems, President Donald Trump confirmed. The strikes followed reports of two projectiles hitting Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian media also claiming a US drone was shot down.
Al-Shorouk reported it asTensim Agency: 2 Rockets Targeting Iranian Qasim Island - Al-Sharq Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Airstrikes hit a village northeast of Sanaa, Yemen, on Saturday, killing at least 27 people and injuring 36. The Houthi-run Health Ministry attributed the attack to Saudi Arabia, while the Houthi military spokesperson claimed retaliatory strikes against Saudi Arabia.
Al-Shorouk reported it asA Yemeni Military Official: the Houthis Deliberately Targeting Popular Markets and Civilian Areas to Spread Terror Among the Population - the Gate of the East (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Qatar's Prime Minister stated that mediation efforts between the US and Iran are ongoing to prevent regional escalation. He expressed confidence in reaching a settlement, while reports emerged of potential missile strikes on Qeshm Island.
Al-Shorouk reported it asBloomberg: Washington and Tehran Are Approaching a Possible Agreement to End the War -- the Sunrise Gate. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Iran has submitted a nuclear proposal to the United States through Qatar, with discussions contingent on Washington meeting seven demands. These include lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and war reparations. Iran's top security official stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until these conditions are met.
Al-Shorouk reported it asBloomberg: Washington and Tehran Are Approaching a Possible Agreement to End the War -- the Sunrise Gate. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Court documents reveal the Trump administration held secret talks with Iran about deporting Iranians during the ongoing war. The administration had plans to deport individuals through a third country, even as a lawsuit alleged information sharing with Iran.
Al-Shorouk reported it asAn Iranian Representative's Office Informs Iranians Detained in America of a Prospective Flight to Iran - Al-Sharq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost his coalition's parliamentary majority following recent elections. Neither the pro-Netanyahu bloc nor the opposition secured the 61 seats needed for a majority, leading President Isaac Herzog to begin consultations with parties to form a government and avoid further elections.
Al-Shorouk reported it asChannel 12 Israeli Reveals Lieberman's Agreement to Open Negotiations with Al-Haridim to Form the Government - Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
A Jordanian security officer was killed and another wounded in a stabbing attack in Amman on Thursday. Authorities have described the incident near the Sri Lankan Embassy as a terrorist act, and the assailant has been arrested.
Al-Shorouk reported it asJordan: Killing of a Security Officer Following a Sharp Assault in Amman... Suspected of Carrying Out a Terrorist Operation - Al-Shruk Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Thousands of Iranians burned a banner featuring Donald Trump and other US and Israeli officials during a state-organised rally in Tehran. The event coincided with the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy takeover and followed Republican losses in the US midterm elections.
Al-Shorouk reported it asA Prominent Iranian Official After the Congressional Elections: Our People Have Defeated a Political Strategy in Trump - the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Thousands of Iranians burned a banner featuring Donald Trump and other US and Israeli officials during a state-organised rally in Tehran. The event coincided with the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy takeover and followed Republican losses in the US midterm elections.
Al-Shorouk reported it asU.S. Poll: 60% of the Voters Consider the War Against Iran to Be a Wrong Decision - the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Al-Shorouk. We asked on 12 October 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
- Al Shorouk CompanyCorporationdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Egypt
- Official site
- shorouknews.com
- Seen publishing on
- shorouknews.com
- Access
- Free to read
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
- 149
- Reports listed
- 166
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 12 August 2026
166 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Al-Shorouk has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 149 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Al-Shorouk’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 23 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 11 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 11 November 2026. Ratings pulled 12 October 2026.
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