Spin Watch

Spin Watch (4/23/26)

“Iran doesn’t want the Strait of Hormuz closed, they want it open so they can make $500 Million Dollars a day (which is, therefore, what they are losing if it … Read Article

Spin Watch (4/22/26)

Tasnim news agency reports Tehran did not request the ceasefire extension announced by Trump and suspects it may be a deception to enable future US or Israeli strikes. The use … Read Article

Spin Watch (4/22/26)

Tasnim news agency reports Tehran did not request the ceasefire extension announced by Trump and suspects it may be a deception to enable future US or Israeli strikes. The article’s … Read Article

Spin Watch (4/21/26)

Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejects US pressure, declaring Tehran will not negotiate under threats or blockade. This headline positions itself neutrally, but implicitly frames the US actions as … Read Article

Spin Watch (4/21/26)

Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejects US pressure, declaring Tehran will not negotiate under threats or blockade. This headline subtly legitimizes the use of coercion by the US government … Read Article

Spin Watch (4/20/26)

Trump: US Navy stops Iranian ship, takes it into custody The language in this story presents coercion and violence as a form of legitimate governance. The US Navy’s actions—stopping an … Read Article

Spin Watch (4/19/26)

“There was an incident where one of the terrorists came in and pushed Romi,” she recalled. “The moment he pushed Romi, I went completely crazy. I pushed him back, it … Read Article

Spin Watch (4/18/26)

Trump: Iran has agreed to remove enriched uranium The title suggests an absolute agreement by Iran, implying legitimacy in an apparent diplomatic victory. However, the article itself only cites President … Read Article

Spin Watch (4/18/26)

Trump: Iran will remove enriched uranium, no US troops needed The article begins by framing a declaration by US President Trump, asserting that Iran will cooperate in removing its enriched … Read Article

Spin Watch (4/17/26)

Congress to discuss Iran war: What’s the plan? The language in this article subtly legitimizes the use of force by presenting it as a procedural issue within the framework of … Read Article