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 20 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.
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.
MEO reported it asTrump plans $2.8 billion Israel arms deal amid Gaza war scrutiny (opens MEO in a new tab)
Israel's military announced it killed Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri in a Gaza airstrike on Thursday. Hamas's armed wing confirmed his death, stating he was involved in planning the October 7, 2023 attacks. The strike also reportedly killed two other commanders.
MEO reported it asQassam Announces the Assassination of a Prominent Leader in an Israeli Raid. (opens MEO 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.
MEO reported it asIran's Threat to Navigation and Its Allies Keep Oil Above $100. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Iran has established a barter-like mechanism to circumvent US sanctions on its oil exports, allowing it to convert oil revenues into credits for purchasing goods from China. This system bypasses international banking transfers and has facilitated the import of various items, including military equipment.
MEO reported it asAmerica Tightens the Choke on Iran's Agents with New Penalties. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
MEO reported it asThe Hormuz Crisis Fuels Gas Prices in Europe. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced on Tuesday they seized a U.S. unmanned submarine drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The Guards described the drone as highly advanced and equipped with the latest technology. The incident occurs amid the ongoing Middle East war and existing blockades.
MEO reported it asThe Revolutionary Guards Are Holding an American Submarine Marching in Hormuz. (opens MEO in a new tab)
The US State Department has removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, a designation it held for 47 years. The move, announced on Monday, also saw Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham removed from a US terrorist list. The designation imposed restrictions on foreign assistance, defence exports, and financial transactions.
MEO reported it asWashington Removes Syria From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism (opens MEO in a new tab)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, vowing to impose the 'toughest sanctions in history' to sever all financial lifelines supporting the regime. Oil prices fell following the announcement.
MEO reported it asIran Prepares for Worst-Case Scenarios of Economic War (opens MEO in a new tab)
Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, has threatened that any neighbouring country joining the US economic measures against Iran would be considered an enemy. He stated their interests would be targeted and accused the US of increasing global nuclear insecurity.
MEO reported it asIran Prepares for Worst-Case Scenarios of Economic War (opens MEO in a new tab)
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that US President Donald Trump's actions have fueled a global desire for nuclear weapons. Rezaei asserted that Iran adheres to international nuclear treaties and safeguards, while the IAEA has previously noted concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
MEO reported it asIran Prepares for Worst-Case Scenarios of Economic War (opens MEO in a new tab)
Several kites were found in Israeli territory near the Gaza Strip over the weekend. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed no suspicious items or explosives were found on them. Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the army to act forcefully against such launches.
MEO reported it asKatz Threatens to Assassinate Hamas Leaders and Evacuate Neighborhoods in Gaza (opens MEO in a new tab)
A Chinese humanoid robot developed by Honor has run 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's world record. The robot reached a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second during a test.
MEO reported it asChinese Robot Snatches the Lead From Humans in the 100-Meter Race (opens MEO in a new tab)
Iran has granted special permission for Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, following repeated requests from Baghdad. This comes as Iraq's crude oil exports have fallen sharply, and the country is exploring alternative, costly export routes.
MEO reported it asOpening Hormuz Does Not Mean Security | Ali Al-Hayani (opens MEO in a new tab)
An explosive device targeted a bus carrying Syrian Internal Security Forces near Damascus, injuring several personnel. The attack occurred on the Ma'runa-Tall road in the Damascus countryside, and no group has yet claimed responsibility.
MEO reported it asOne Dead and Three Injured in an Attack Targeting a Student Bus in Syria (opens MEO in a new tab)
Hundreds of health and nutrition centres have shut down in Somalia due to reduced humanitarian aid. UNICEF warns of a deepening child malnutrition crisis, with a significant increase in severe cases and millions of children at risk.
MEO reported it asThe Specter of Famine Threatens Somali Children as Malnutrition Worsens. (opens MEO in a new tab)
The US Treasury redesignated Hezbollah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on 20 August 2026, explicitly linking it to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force. Sanctions also targeted a cash-smuggling network and Ecuadorian drug traffickers.
MEO reported it asHezbollah MPs Demand the Framework Agreement Be Declared Dead (opens MEO in a new tab)
A coalition of soccer fan groups launched a petition on 20 August 2026 calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after his attempt to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The petition, backed by over 40 national groups, also demands structural reforms to prevent similar decisions.
MEO reported it asA Continental Alliance Is Discussing a Vote of No Confidence Against the FIFA President. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Israel conducted airstrikes on Syria’s Abu Duhur airbase, accusing Turkey of preparing to deploy troops there in violation of a security agreement. Turkey denied the claim, while the US attributed the strike to Israel. No left-rated outlet reported the incident.
MEO reported it asDimensions of the Turkish-Israeli Escalation in Syria | Mu'taz Abu Samra (opens MEO in a new tab)
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed July 2026 as the hottest July for global ocean temperatures, with Western Europe experiencing its warmest June-July period. Developing El Niño conditions contributed to the record, while wildfires and drought intensified across the region.
MEO reported it asJuly Triggers Climate Alarm (opens MEO in a new tab)
The US Central Command diverted 53 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, disabled two, and boarded two others as part of a blockade against Iran. Over 30 ships were allowed passage for humanitarian aid, while the US Treasury targeted digital asset platforms linked to Iranian entities.
MEO reported it asMojtaba Khamenei Is Rearranging the Iranian Security Apparatus. (opens MEO in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed MEO. We asked on 6 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
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
- 20
- Reports listed
- 20
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
20 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 20 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 30 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
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