PressTV media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places PressTV on the right. We have seen it on 113 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is PressTV biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places PressTV on the right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is PressTV left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places PressTV on the right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is PressTV reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for PressTV are Media Bias/Fact Check: Low factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What PressTV has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with PressTV’s own report linked underneath.
Iran's IRGC Navy stated two oil tankers exploded after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel caught fire. The tankers were allegedly using an unauthorized route and had disabled navigation systems, with claims of US military support.
PressTV reported it asIRGC Navy: Two violating oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz (opens PressTV 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.
PressTV reported it asIRGC Navy: Two violating oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, to mark the second anniversary of a railway station canopy collapse that killed 16 people. The tragedy, which occurred on November 1, 2024, is linked to protests that contributed to the fall of the ruling party.
PressTV reported it asThousands gather in Serbia to mark anniversary of Novi Sad tragedy (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared the UK's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations and MI6 as a hostile group. The decision is a response to what Iran describes as hostile actions by the British government.
PressTV reported it asIran designates MI6 as ‘hostile group’, UK navy and air force as ‘terrorist organizations’ (opens PressTV in a new tab)
US forces attacked two Iranian fishing boats near Qeshm Island, injuring two fishermen and leaving two others missing. Iranian media described the weapon as an 'enemy' drone, with the incident occurring in the Persian Gulf.
PressTV reported it asUS forces attack Iranian fishing boats off Qeshm Island; two fishermen missing (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Iran's army has warned that any new US attack would spread the conflict to a wider geographical area. The warning comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert further hostilities and as both the US and Israel hold crucial elections.
PressTV reported it asLeader directs Armed Forces to deliver immediate response to enemy threats (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Iran's army has warned that any new US attack would spread the conflict to a wider geographical area. The warning comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert further hostilities and as both the US and Israel hold crucial elections.
PressTV reported it asIran Army warns any new US adventurism will expand geography of war (opens PressTV in a new tab)
A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil trade route. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed three oil tankers hit mines, but the status of the crew and the cause of the fires remain unclear.
PressTV reported it asThree tankers using unauthorized route explode in Hormuz: IRGC (opens PressTV in a new tab)
An Ebola outbreak in Africa has surpassed 10,000 cases and 4,900 deaths, prompting warnings from the Africa CDC director general that the virus could spread globally. Health ministers agreed to keep borders open while strengthening coordination.
PressTV reported it asEbola outbreak in Africa exceeds 10,000 cases amid fears of wider spread (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthis reportedly launched missile attacks on Aden airport and the presidential palace. Residents heard explosions in the city, which serves as the temporary seat of the internationally recognized government.
PressTV reported it asYemeni army orders evacuation of Aden airport as it warns of Saudi arms shipment (opens PressTV in a new tab)
A climate lawsuit brought by 15 young Canadians against the federal government has begun trial hearings in Vancouver. The plaintiffs argue that the government's failure to adequately address climate change violates their Charter rights to life, liberty, and security.
PressTV reported it asActivists gather to support landmark climate lawsuit against Canadian government (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is in close contact with mediators regarding a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump denied directing peace talks but approved outreach for medical supplies.
PressTV reported it asNo talks with US before Iran’s conditions are met: Senior lawmaker (opens PressTV in a new tab)
US military forces in the Middle East are reportedly prepared to launch a major offensive against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump. The decision on whether to proceed has not yet been made by the president.
PressTV reported it asTrump peddles fresh falsehoods, claims Iran ‘started the war’ (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Five Palestinians, among them 7‑year‑old Jouri al‑Soufi, were killed in Israeli air and drone strikes on Monday. Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Basal reported 11‑13 deaths and around 50‑60 injuries in the last day, while Gaza authorities said Israeli quadcopter drones ignited a camp for displaced families on Sunday.
PressTV reported it asNearly 50,000 women, girls killed or maimed in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza: Ministry (opens PressTV 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.
PressTV reported it asLula secures historic fourth term in Brazil, affirming popular will and democratic continuity (opens PressTV in a new tab)
A 20-year-old U.S. Marine, Devin Ballard, has been indicted on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman in Okinawa. The incident, which occurred in early October, has led to a curfew for U.S. military personnel and a protest from the Japanese government.
PressTV reported it asUS Marine indicted for murder of Japanese woman in Okinawa (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a potential resumption of war with the US and Israel would not alter Iran's policies. He also indicated that the management of the Strait of Hormuz would not return to its pre-war status.
PressTV reported it asStrait of Hormuz management will never return to pre-war era: Iran FM (opens PressTV in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump stated that the US has "knocked the hell out" of Iran and indicated the possibility of further military action. This comes amid reports of US and Israeli military preparations to disrupt Iran's nuclear rebuild.
PressTV reported it asIran presented no new proposals to Pakistani mediator on Hormuz: Report (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Tom Barrack said a US attack on Iran could happen within two days, but President Donald Trump told reporters he did not know of any such plan and recalled his October pledge not to strike before the midterm elections.
PressTV reported it asIran presented no new proposals to Pakistani mediator on Hormuz: Report (opens PressTV in a new tab)
US military forces in the Middle East are reportedly prepared to launch a major offensive against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump. The decision on whether to proceed has not yet been made by the president.
PressTV reported it asIranian lawmaker warns: One miscalculation could render Israel uninhabitable (opens PressTV in a new tab)
Who says so
One organisation has published a rating for this outlet. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
- Media Bias/Fact CheckrightCheck it
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.
Mixed factuality
- Media Bias/Fact ChecklowCheck it
Who owns it
- Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcastingunknowndirect owner
- Government of the Islamic Republic of IranGovernmentparent group
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
- Official site
- presstv.com
- Seen publishing on
- presstv.co.uk, presstv.com, presstv.ir
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
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
- 113
- Reports listed
- 127
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 5 August 2026
127 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. PressTV is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 113 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of PressTV: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 7 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 7 November 2026. Ratings pulled 9 October 2026.
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