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 47 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 has presented a seven-day plan to the United States through Qatar aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting regional fighting. The proposal requires the US to lift its blockade on Iranian ports, release $12 billion in frozen funds, and waive oil sanctions.
Al-Shorouk reported it asReports: Iran Proposes a Seven-Day Plan to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz -- Al-Sharq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has told Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi that the UK will not tolerate intimidation, threats, or hostile activity on its soil from groups linked to Iran. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Al-Shorouk reported it asBritish Foreign Minister for Iran: The United Kingdom Will Not Tolerate Intimidation - the Gate of the Sunshine (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that all Iranian airlines will cease operations worldwide from Wednesday, September 23. The move, backed by threats of secondary sanctions, aims to restrict Iran's access to international financial and commercial networks.
Al-Shorouk reported it asThe United Arab Emirates Announces the Suspension of Flights by Iranian Airlines - Al-Sharq Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
The United States has refused visas to members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for the UN General Assembly. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson described the action as an 'unprecedented hostile move'. The US has authorised the delegation's travel but imposed restrictions.
Al-Shorouk reported it asIran Was Never the Aggressor and Never Started a War - the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Iran communicated a set of conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators, with its security chief stating seven demands were delivered. The statements came as Houthi forces intensified attacks on Saudi targets, prompting varied coverage across left, centre and right outlets.
Al-Shorouk reported it asIran: We Moved Our Terms to America Through a Country Medium -- the Sunrise Gate. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the international community to act on Gaza, describing the situation as a 'spectacle that shames us all'. He also called for a moratorium on strikes in Ukraine and proposed a new approach to AI development.
Al-Shorouk reported it asMcCrone: What's Going on in Gaza Is a Scene that Shames Us All, and Israel Is Attacking Him After Criticizing the Bank's Violations - the Gate of the East. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Emmanuel Macron's statement at the UN General Assembly that Hamas has never operated in the West Bank drew sharp criticism from Israel. French officials later clarified that the president meant Hamas does not govern the West Bank.
Al-Shorouk reported it asMcCrone: What's Going on in Gaza Is a Scene that Shames Us All, and Israel Is Attacking Him After Criticizing the Bank's Violations - the Gate of the East. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly, criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza and calling it a 'genocidal mindset' and 'inhumane concentration camp'. The Israeli delegation walked out during his speech.
Al-Shorouk reported it asErdoğan Is Critical of Israel: We Face an Insatiably Genocidal Mentality of Murder - the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, causing minor injuries to two crew members. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident, and authorities are investigating.
Al-Shorouk reported it asBritish Authority: Injured by Unknown Missile Fragments Off the Strait of Hormuz - Sunrise Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he had spoken with Donald Trump and they agreed to meet in New York. Zelensky also thanked Trump for a visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv. The meeting is expected to occur during the UN General Assembly.
Al-Shorouk reported it asTomorrow, the President of Iran Is Visiting New York to Participate in the Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly - the Sunrise Gate. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering significant options regarding Iran, including potential military action and diplomatic engagement. The possibility of a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also been raised, potentially impacting regional tensions and energy markets.
Al-Shorouk reported it asTomorrow, the President of Iran Is Visiting New York to Participate in the Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly - the Sunrise Gate. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Iran's central military command has announced it possesses information indicating the United States is preparing new attacks. Tehran has issued a warning that any US assault would result in retaliation against American bases and interests in the Middle East, and that supporting countries would be considered participants in the conflict.
Al-Shorouk reported it asThe Iranian Army Command Has Warned of American Plans to Attack Tehran, the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to use new weapons and strike new targets if the United States launches another attack. The spokesman stated the 'geography of the war' would change. Meanwhile, President Trump is considering options for dealing with Iran.
Al-Shorouk reported it asThe Iranian Army Command Has Warned of American Plans to Attack Tehran, the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned it will change the "geography of war" and deploy new weapons if the US escalates the conflict. This comes as a British oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two crew members. US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering various options.
Al-Shorouk reported it asThe Iranian Army Command Has Warned of American Plans to Attack Tehran, the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
Al-Shorouk reported it asAxis: Tramp Will Be Holding Talks on Iran with the Leaders of the Gulf States Next Week - the Sunshine Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
Al-Shorouk reported it asThe Trump Administration Prevents the Palestinian President From Attending Meetings of the United Nations General Assembly for the Second Year - Al-Shawq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Sweden has expelled an official from Iran's embassy in Stockholm and summoned the country's ambassador. The Swedish foreign ministry cited activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as the reason for the expulsion.
Al-Shorouk reported it asSweden Announces Its Call to the Iranian Ambassador and Informs Him of the Need to Leave One of the Embassy ' S Officials - Al-Sharq Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Foreign ministers from Gulf states are planning to meet with their Iranian counterpart in Salalah, Oman, on Monday. The meeting's objective is to exert pressure on Oman and Iran to reach a temporary agreement concerning shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Al-Shorouk reported it asIran Mocks America's Claims About Its Inability to Defend Itself - the Gate of the Sunshine. (opens Al-Shorouk 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'.
Al-Shorouk reported it asHawthi's Leader Denies the Targeting of Makkah Al-Mukarramah - the Sunrise Gate (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
Al-Shorouk reported it asThe Trump Administration Intends to Supply Israel with 40,000 2,000-Pound Bombs - the Sunshine Gate. (opens Al-Shorouk in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Al-Shorouk. We asked on 11 September 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
- 47
- Reports listed
- 54
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 12 August 2026
54 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 47 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 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 17 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 26 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 26 September 2026. Ratings pulled 11 September 2026.
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