The Soufan Center media bias and reliability
The Soufan Center is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 11 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Soufan Center biased?
The Soufan Center 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 The Soufan Center left or right?
The Soufan Center is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is The Soufan Center reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for The Soufan Center. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What The Soufan Center has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Soufan Center’s own report linked underneath.
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences. US President Donald Trump said the suspects were 'looking to do big damage' and had been under investigation. About 85 households were evacuated from their homes.
The Soufan Center reported it asA Potential Terrorist Plot Against a British Airbase Shows the Continued Threat of Hybrid Warfare (opens The Soufan Center 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.
The Soufan Center reported it asBaghdad Asserts its Sovereignty as U.S. Troops Depart (opens The Soufan Center 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.
The Soufan Center reported it asSummit Meetings Raise Hopes for an End to the Iran War (opens The Soufan Center in a new tab)
Donald Trump has suggested renaming artificial intelligence, stating the current term is inaccurate and ineloquent. He launched a poll on his social media platform, offering 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence' as alternatives.
The Soufan Center reported it asA Hotline for the AI Age: The U.S.-PRC Imperative to Cooperate on AI Safety and Prevent Terrorist Misuse (opens The Soufan Center in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
The Soufan Center reported it asThe Day That Changed History: 25 Years After the 9/11 Al-Qaeda Attacks (opens The Soufan Center in a new tab)
European intelligence chiefs are increasingly concerned that Russia's war in Ukraine is spilling into the continent, with reports of planned assassinations and sabotage. Germany is identified as a primary target for these hybrid warfare activities.
The Soufan Center reported it asRussian External Operations in Europe Become Increasingly Brazen (opens The Soufan Center in a new tab)
Donald Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea has prompted Japan, Taiwan, and India to reconsider their reliance on the United States. Analysts suggest this move will increase existing concerns about U.S. security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Soufan Center reported it asThe Wrong Approach to Dealing with North Korea (opens The Soufan Center 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.
The Soufan Center reported it asIran and the Region Respond to U.S. “Economic D-Day” (opens The Soufan Center 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.
The Soufan Center reported it asIran and the Region Respond to U.S. “Economic D-Day” (opens The Soufan Center in a new tab)
Iran exploited the June 17 US-Iran memorandum of understanding to accelerate missile and drone production, appoint hardline commanders, and deploy forces near the Red Sea, according to reports in the Wall Street Journal and Iranian state media. The truce expired on 17 August 2026 with no renewal announced.
The Soufan Center reported it asStrait of Hormuz Remains Focal Point as U.S.-Iran Deal Still Elusive (opens The Soufan Center in a new tab)
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced a shift from a defensive to an offensive military doctrine, with a senior commander stating the country may adopt 'transformative approaches' to neutralise threats. The move follows a 60-day ceasefire memorandum with the US, which Iran reportedly used to prepare for wider conflict.
The Soufan Center reported it asStrait of Hormuz Remains Focal Point as U.S.-Iran Deal Still Elusive (opens The Soufan Center in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed The Soufan Center. We asked on 16 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 The Soufan Center.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Ukraine
- Official site
- thesoufancenter.org
- Seen publishing on
- thesoufancenter.org
- 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
- 11
- Reports listed
- 11
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 17 August 2026
11 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. The Soufan Center has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 11 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Soufan Center: its report arrived a median of 4 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 1 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 30 September 2026. Ratings pulled 16 September 2026.
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