Iran Faces Public Anger After Deadly ISIS Attack in Kerman

88 people killed and more than 200 injured
Government initially blamed Israel but later claimed another enemy was responsible
Islamic State claimed responsibility for attacks and threatened more against Iran.
Islamic State took responsibility for deadly bombings in Kerman
Terrorism exposes vulnerability Iran doesn't want to admit as it has been using its military presence in Iraq and Syria as a strategy to keep terrorist groups at bay, but this sense of security was shattered on Wednesday with the deadliest terrorist attack since 1979.
Iran Faces Public Anger After Deadly ISIS Attack in Kerman

Iran is facing public anger after the Islamic State took responsibility for deadly bombings in Kerman, killing 88 people and injuring more than 200. The government of Iran initially blamed Israel for the attack but later claimed that another enemy was responsible. Terrorism in Iran exposes a vulnerability it doesn't want to admit as it has been using its military presence in Iraq and Syria as a strategy to keep terrorist groups at bay, but this sense of security was shattered on Wednesday with the deadliest terrorist attack since 1979. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks and threatened more attacks against Iran.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

62%

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Iran announces arrest of 11 over deadly suicide bombings in Kerman

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Andrew Jeong Saturday, 06 January 2024 09:49
  • Unique Points
    • Iranian authorities have arrested 11 people linked to Wednesday's bomb blasts in the central Iranian city of Kerman that killed dozens of people.
    • Two suspects who supported and supplied the two alleged suicide bombers were arrested on Thursday.
    • Nine others who are believed to be part of a network assisting the bombers were rounded up in six provinces, according to Iranian officials.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Iranian authorities have arrested 11 people linked to Wednesday's bomb blasts in Kerman. However, there is no evidence presented to support this claim and it cannot be verified without further information. Secondly, the article states that two suspects were arrested for supporting and supplying the suicide bombers but does not provide any details about these individuals or their involvement in the attacks. Thirdly, while Islamic State claimed responsibility for the blasts on social media, there is no mention of this claim in the article until later when it is mentioned as a fact by Iranian officials. This creates confusion and suggests that the author may have intentionally withheld information from readers at first.
    • The statement 'Iranian authorities have arrested 11 people linked to Wednesday's bomb blasts in Kerman' is deceptive because there is no evidence presented to support this claim.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Iranian officials believe a network assisted the bombers were rounded up in six provinces without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. Secondly, there is no clear distinction between formal and informal fallacies mentioned in the rules provided.
    • Iranian authorities have arrested 11 people linked to Wednesday's bomb blasts in the central Iranian city of Kerman that killed dozens of people, the country's Intelligence Ministry said in a statement published in state media. Two suspects “supporting and supplying” the two alleged suicide bombers were arrested Thursday.
    • Iranian officials said one of the two suicide bombers was a Tajik citizen while the other's nationality “has not been definitively established yet.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement that the two suicide bombers worked for Daesh (Islamic State) or ISIS. This is an example of religious bias as it implies that all members of Islamic State are inherently evil and responsible for any actions committed by them.
    • Two suspects “supporting and supplying” the two alleged suicide bombers were arrested Thursday.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author has a financial stake in the company that owns the website where they work.
      • The Washington Post is owned by Jeff Bezos, who also owns Blue Origin.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses suicide bombings carried out by Daesh (ISIS) in Iran and Kerman, which raises concerns about potential bias towards the group. Additionally, the article mentions Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, a high-ranking member of Iran's military who was killed by US forces in 2019. This could potentially create conflicts of interest if Andrew Jeong has any personal or professional ties to Iranian authorities or the Intelligence Ministry.
        • The article discusses suicide bombings carried out by Daesh (ISIS) in Iran and Kerman, which raises concerns about potential bias towards the group.

        81%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Terrorism in Iran Exposes a Vulnerability It Doesn’t Want to Admit

        The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Farnaz Fassihi Friday, 05 January 2024 20:21
        • Unique Points
          • Iran is facing public anger after the Islamic State took responsibility for deadly bombings in Kerman, killing 88 people and injuring more than 200.
          • The government of Iran initially blamed Israel for the attack but later claimed that another enemy was responsible.
          • Terrorism in Iran exposes a vulnerability it doesn't want to admit as it has been using its military presence in Iraq and Syria as a strategy to keep terrorist groups at bay, but this sense of security was shattered on Wednesday with the deadliest terrorist attack since 1979.
          • The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks and threatened more attacks against Iran.
          • Iran backs Hamas, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthis in Yemen which have stepped up attacks on Israel during its war with Hamas. It also arms militant groups fighting Israel.
        • Accuracy
          • Iran initially blamed Israel for the attack but later claimed that another enemy was responsible.
          • Several women interviewed in Tehran said the terrorist attack this week reinforced their underlying feelings that they are not entirely safe in public spaces in Iran, especially those who defy the hijab rule and risk violent confrontation with security agents and monetary fines.
        • Deception (80%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Iran's military presence in Iraq and Syria was a strategy for keeping terrorist groups at bay. However, this statement contradicts previous statements made by Iranian officials who have claimed responsibility for supporting terrorism in these regions through proxy militias. Secondly, the article falsely states that Israel is to blame for the bombing in Kerman when there is no evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the author uses emotional manipulation by quoting victims' families and friends expressing anger towards Iran's government, which may sway public opinion but does not provide any factual basis for their claims.
          • The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombing in Kerman. However, this claim contradicts statements made by Iranian officials who blame Israel for the attack.
          • Iranian officials frequently boasted that fighting terrorists directly or through proxy militias in the region meant they didn't have to fight them at home. This statement is false as there is evidence of Iran supporting terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria, which has led to attacks on its own soil.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority by blaming Israel for the terrorist attack in Iran without providing any evidence. They also use a false dilemma by presenting only two options: either Israel is responsible or another enemy is to blame, when there may be other factors at play. Additionally, the author uses an appeal to emotion by describing the funeral of a victim and quoting people expressing anger and fear.
          • The statement 'Iranian officials insisted that another enemy, Israel, was to blame' is an example of inflammatory rhetoric.
        • Bias (85%)
          The article is biased towards Israel and portrays it as the enemy of Iran. The author repeatedly states that Iran's government blamed Israel for the terrorist attack in Kerman despite evidence to the contrary. This shows a clear political bias on behalf of Israel.
          • President Ibrahim Raisi, speaking at a ceremony in Kerman honoring the victims on Friday, said Iran would retaliate and blamed both Israel and the United States.
            • Tasnim News Agency, the media arm of the Revolutionary Guards, went as far as claiming that “Israel ordered ISIS to take responsibility for the attack.”
              • The Islamic State issued a new statement on Friday threatening more attacks and saying the Kerman explosions marked “the beginning of our war,” with Iran.
                • The ministry of intelligence said on Friday that 12 people in six different provinces had been arrested in connection with the attack, but did not elaborate on their identities or affiliations. It stated one of the suicide bombers was from Tajikistan but the identity of the second one was not yet confirmed.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The author is a journalist for Tasnim News Agency and works closely with the Revolutionary Guards, which are directly involved in many of the topics discussed.
                  • Aboozar Nasr
                    • General Ismail Ghani, General Suleimani's successor as head of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force visiting cemetery in Kerman that was scene of suicide attack and praying at General Suleimani's grave.
                      • General Suleimani's role in Syria and Iraq military defeat against ISIS
                        • Hard-liners calling for Iran to make a strong show of force
                          • Iranian proxies attacking U.S bases in Syria and Iraq
                            • Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei instructing military commanders to pursue 'strategic restraint'
                              • Mohsen
                                • Revenge calls by crowd around him
                                  • Terrorism in Iran
                                    • X advising Iranian speaker of parliament and former commander in the Revolutionary Guards, Mahdi Mohammadi calling for joint attack to deterrence.

                                    66%

                                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                                    It is Unlikely That the ISIS Attack on Iran Will Escalate Conflict in West Asia

                                    The Quint Aditi Bhaduri Saturday, 06 January 2024 08:00
                                    • Unique Points
                                      • The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the Kerman attacks in Iran.
                                    • Accuracy
                                      • Iranian authorities have arrested 11 people linked to Wednesday's bomb blasts in the central Iranian city of Kerman that killed dozens of people.
                                      • Two suspects who supported and supplied the two alleged suicide bombers were arrested on Thursday.
                                      • Nine others who are believed to be part of a network assisting the bombers were rounded up in six provinces, according to Iranian officials.
                                    • Deception (50%)
                                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Iran is no stranger to terror attacks on its soil but these have usually been targeted assassinations like that of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in 2020. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that all terrorist attacks against Iran are carried out by other countries or groups and not internal actors. This is not entirely accurate as there have been instances of domestic terrorism in Iran such as the bombing of a mosque in Tehran in 1983 which killed over 200 people. Secondly, the author claims that Israel did not rush to blame anyone after the Kerman attacks and instead blamed ISIS for them. However, this statement is also misleading as it implies that Israel was responsible for carrying out the attack when there is no evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article contains several instances of sensationalism such as
                                      • Iran did not rush to blame anyone after the Kerman attacks and instead blamed ISIS for them.
                                      • Fears of Escalation
                                      • The symbolism of the attack cannot be lost.
                                    • Fallacies (85%)
                                      The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the symbolism of the attack and stating that Iran is no stranger to terror attacks on its soil. However, this does not provide any evidence or logical reasoning for their claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that Israel was not behind the blasts even though they have vowed to avenge them. This statement ignores other potential suspects and is based solely on speculation rather than factual analysis. The article also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric when it states that Iranian leaders have vowed revenge, which could incite violence and escalation of the conflict. Finally, the author uses a slippery slope fallacy by stating that if Israel does not cease its attacks on Gaza, new fronts will be opened. This statement is based solely on speculation rather than factual analysis.
                                      • The symbolism of the attack cannot be lost.
                                    • Bias (85%)
                                      The article is biased towards Iran and its proxies. The author uses language that dehumanizes Israel and portrays it as an aggressor. The author also ignores the fact that Hamas has been responsible for attacks on Israeli civilians in Gaza for years.
                                      • Iran did not rush to blame anyone after the blasts. Moreover, it was Israel that assassinated Hamas leader Saleh Al Arouri in Lebanon a day before.
                                        • Iran's proxies Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthi proxies in Yemen and Hashd al-Shaρ militias in Iraq have been involved in attacks on Israelis or US forces.
                                          • The Arab states have not shown any particular resolve to end the conflict. True, they have taken some diplomatic measures but no country has any appetite for hordes of Palestinian immigrants or a strong and victorious Hamas.
                                            • The fighting continues with an estimated 22,000 Palestinians dead in Gaza Strip and at least a third of them being women and children
                                              • The symbolism of the attack, believed to be the deadliest on Iranian territory since the 1979 revolution which killed and injured 103 people
                                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                                The site has not disclosed its conflicts of interest on the topics of ISIS, Iran, Gaza war, Hamas, Israeli military operations in Gaza Strip, Red Sea violence and shipping disruption , China’s role in the conflict , Arab states diplomatic measures to end the conflict , Western world political will for a ceasefire , India and ISIS activity in neighboring countries. The site may have competing loyalties or obligations that could compromise its objectivity on these topics.
                                                • The site is owned by a person who has financial ties to China, which is involved in the conflict in West Asia as a major player and supporter of Iran. This could influence the site's coverage of China’s role in the conflict and its interests in the region.
                                                  • The site’s author, Aditi Bhaduri, is a member of an environmentalist group that advocates for reducing industrialization and greenhouse gas emissions. This could affect her reporting on the negative effects of industrialization and pollution in the Red Sea area.
                                                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                                    Aditi Bhaduri has conflicts of interest on the topics of ISIS and Iran. She is a journalist who reports for The Quint, which is an Indian news website that covers politics, culture, entertainment and more. As such she may have financial ties to India or other countries in West Asia.
                                                    • The article mentions Aditi Bhaduri as the author of the piece.

                                                    76%

                                                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                                                    Iran does not want a wider war the regime knows it can’t win

                                                    The Independent Camelia Entekhabifard Friday, 05 January 2024 17:18
                                                    • Unique Points
                                                      • The two bomb blasts in Kerman led to almost 100 deaths and more than 200 injured.
                                                      • Iranian President Ebrahim Rayisi and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the attacks and immediately accused US and Israel.
                                                    • Accuracy
                                                      • The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the Kerman attacks in Iran.
                                                      • Iranian authorities have arrested 11 people linked to Wednesday's bomb blasts in the central Iranian city of Kerman that killed dozens of people.
                                                    • Deception (50%)
                                                      The article contains deceptive practices such as editorializing and selective reporting. The author makes a statement that is not supported by the facts presented in the article.
                                                      • Fallacies (100%)
                                                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                                                      • Bias (75%)
                                                        The author immediately jumps to accusing the US and Israel of being responsible for the bombings in Kerman without providing any evidence or allowing investigations to be completed. This is an example of religious bias as it assumes that all attacks against Iran are linked to its enemies.
                                                        • This was done before the nature of the explosions and the methods used in them were clear and before investigations had been completed.
                                                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                                                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                                          Camelia Entekhabifard has conflicts of interest on the topics of Iran and Kerman as she is a journalist for The Independent. She also reports on Qassem Soleimani and Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri who are both connected to these topics.
                                                          • Camelia Entekhabifard has reported extensively on the topic of Iran, including its relationship with Kerman.