Subject
Tehran
MediaBias News has published 7 stories involving Tehran, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTehran billboards mock Trump with anti-US imagery
Giant billboards in Tehran are displaying anti-US imagery, including satirical depictions of President Donald Trump. The campaign follows recent strikes by the US and Israel against Iran's military and nuclear facilities.
Middle East3 min readTrust 64 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Politics · Middle EastIranian students protest hijab law and living conditions
Dozens of university students in Tehran protested on September 28 against the compulsory hijab law, poor living conditions, and university fees. Security forces increased patrols across the city amid the demonstrations.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran attacks Jordan and UAE; US strikes Larak Island
Iran launched attacks targeting Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, prompting condemnation from the Arab Parliament. The United States struck Iran's Larak Island, with Iran subsequently announcing retaliatory strikes against sites housing US forces in Jordan and the UAE.
Middle East2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastPakistan Army Chief Munir and Iran FM Discuss Regional Issues
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir spoke with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about regional developments. Munir is expected to visit Tehran shortly, continuing Pakistan's mediation efforts between the US and Iran, whose direct talks have stalled.
Middle East3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 50 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · Middle EastMojtaba Khamenei appears in undated video amid health speculation
An undated video of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was published by state-linked Mehr news agency on 8 August 2026, following reports of his critical health and Israeli media claims he had been hospitalised. The footage shows Khamenei giving a religious lesson but provides no timestamp or location.
Middle East4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
Conflict & Security · Middle EastShip attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports
A cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the British Maritime Safety Authority said. The attack, near Oman’s coast, follows previous incidents involving Tehran’s forces in the key oil and gas export route.
Middle East3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 55 · Hype 15- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Trump announces Iran talks to start Monday as Gulf allies urge restraint
US President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will begin on Monday, citing requests from Gulf allies to hold off on military strikes. Iranian state media stated Tehran is not currently involved in the discussions.
Middle East3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 45 · Hype 25
