Spin Watch

During the height of active hostilities, Western forces systematically targeted the entryways of Iran’s deep-earth bases The article employs euphemistic language to describe a violent scenario. The term “systematically targeted … Read Article

“Iran has restored 50 of 69 tunnels damaged by Western forces” The language of “restoration” paints Iran’s actions in a light of resilience and determination, overshadowing the violent context of … Read Article

Rabbi Ellie Weinstock delivered remarks emphasizing Jewish unity, friendship, and support for Israel during a gathering hosted by the Israel Justice Organization and Arutz Sheva in Manhattan. The framing of … Read Article

Iranian intel officer arrested for plotting against Iran International TV The article presents the arrest of an Iranian intelligence officer as a protective measure, legitimizing the perceived threat against “dissident … Read Article

“It’s hard to say when or if the President is going to sign the MOU. We’re going back and forth on a couple of language points. I do think we’ve … Read Article

Trump: Iran will either make a deal or I’ll “finish the job” The language used in this article indirectly legitimizes the threat of violence as a negotiation tool. The term … Read Article

Trump: Iran will give us what we want, or we’ll “finish the job” In this news story, the use of language and framing serve to legitimize a potential act of … Read Article

Trump warns Iran: ‘Either make a deal or we’ll finish the job’ The title of this article frames the threat of violence as a legitimate position of governance, disguising coercion … Read Article

North Korea says its leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of AI-guided and ballistic missiles designed to strike Seoul. The title implies legitimacy and security by stating that Kim Jong … Read Article

Trump: Enriched uranium will be turned over to US or destroyed The title of the article suggests an authoritative command by Trump for Iran to hand over enriched uranium to … Read Article