MEO media bias and reliability
MEO is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 40 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is MEO biased?
MEO 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 MEO left or right?
MEO is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is MEO reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for MEO. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What MEO has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with MEO’s own report linked underneath.
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, buoyed by stabilising technology and AI stocks and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal were cited as a factor in the oil price decline.
MEO reported it asOil Is Approaching $116 as the Risks Escalate. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
MEO reported it asLula Da Silva Wins a New Presidential Term in Brazil (opens MEO in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia experienced two attacks on an airport and an oilfield, resulting in the death of one Indian national and injuries to others. India's Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the incidents.
MEO reported it asHawthy's Attack on Ryan and Aden Airports. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Russia launched a significant coordinated assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, striking more than 15 critical electricity generation and transmission facilities. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that emergency restoration is underway and warned Russia is attempting to cause a widespread blackout before winter.
MEO reported it asTrump Is Leaning on Russia to Suspend a Punishment Package. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Brent crude futures climbed to $110.86 per barrel on Friday, marking the first time the international benchmark has reached that price since May 20. West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose, closing at $101.41 per barrel. The price increases were attributed to escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over global oil supply.
MEO reported it asOil Hits $110 for the First Time Since May (opens MEO in a new tab)
Brent crude oil prices surpassed $111 per barrel following a drone attack on a Saudi oil field that killed at least one person. The incident, attributed to Houthi rebels, has heightened fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies.
MEO reported it asOil Hits $110 for the First Time Since May (opens MEO in a new tab)
An explosion involving unexploded ordnance near Israel's northern border with Lebanon injured up to 20 people, including students and teachers on a field trip. One fatality was reported, and the incident is under investigation.
MEO reported it asMurdered and Four Dangerous in a Mysterious Explosion in Northern Israel. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, stated the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz was insufficient. While some conditions were accepted, others remain unclear, according to Rezaei.
MEO reported it asDisagreements Between Tehran and Washington Keep the Strait of Hormuz Shrouded in Uncertainty. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Houthi rebels have encircled Taiz, Yemen, a city of over one million people, cutting off most access to supplies. Residents fear running out of food and fuel, recalling a previous, harsh siege. Explosions are audible in surrounding areas, with some strikes hitting the city.
MEO reported it asThe Houthi Blockade Is Pushing for a Health and Humanitarian Crisis. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Elon Musk has publicly supported Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Musk stated on X that Zelensky has "gone too far," a comment made in response to Trump's call for Ukraine to find a new president and his criticism of attacks on Russian oil refineries.
MEO reported it asTramp: It's Time for Ukraine to Get a New President. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine needs a new president capable of reaching an agreement with Russia and condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded that President Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people and deserves backing.
MEO reported it asTramp: It's Time for Ukraine to Get a New President. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Jonathan, a 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise, has had his genome sequenced by scientists studying the secrets of his longevity. The research identified genetic changes associated with DNA repair and telomere function, offering potential insights into aging.
MEO reported it asA Turtle at the Threshold of 200 Years Hides a Long-Lived Blade. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply over 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, with further shipments planned. Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian special representative, stated the cooperation would benefit global markets.
MEO reported it asWhy Did Trump Open the Door in Front of the Russian Diesel Now? (opens MEO in a new tab)
The United Kingdom has introduced 38 new sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors including oil companies, shadow fleet tankers, cryptocurrency exchanges, and suppliers of military equipment. The measures aim to restrict Russia's revenue and disrupt its ability to fund and equip its war in Ukraine.
MEO reported it asWhy Did Trump Open the Door in Front of the Russian Diesel Now? (opens MEO in a new tab)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant asserted the government possesses the legal authority to proceed with a diesel deal involving Russia. He stated the agreement is intended to reduce fuel prices for American consumers.
MEO reported it asWhy Did Trump Open the Door in Front of the Russian Diesel Now? (opens MEO 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.
MEO reported it asIraq After the Last American Soldier: The Vacuum Tehran Is Waiting For (opens MEO 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.
MEO reported it asIraq After the Last American Soldier: The Vacuum Tehran Is Waiting For (opens MEO 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.
MEO reported it asViolent Confrontations Between the Government and the Houthis in Ta ' Izz and Lahij (opens MEO in a new tab)
US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift Washington's economic blockade. The talks, held in New York, aim to de-escalate a seven-month conflict, with Iran potentially regaining access to frozen assets.
MEO reported it asIran Is Putting the Nuclear File Out of Negotiations to End the War. (opens MEO in a new tab)
US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift Washington's economic blockade. The talks, held in New York, aim to de-escalate a seven-month conflict, with Iran potentially regaining access to frozen assets.
MEO reported it asWashington and Tehran Are Looking to Trade Fatah Hormez for Lifting the Blockade. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed MEO. We asked on 5 November 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
We hold no ownership record for MEO.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Iran
- Official site
- middle-east-online.com
- Seen publishing on
- middle-east-online.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
- 40
- Reports listed
- 41
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
41 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. MEO has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 40 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of MEO: its report arrived a median of 33 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 6 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 6 November 2026. Ratings pulled 5 November 2026.
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