Iran has been able to boost its oil production to a five-year high and earn billions of dollars despite American sanctions supposedly targeting its oil industry.
President Joe Biden has promised to hold all those responsible account after a series of weekend attacks against American troops in the Middle East, blaming Iranian-backed militias.
Iran has been able to boost its oil production to a five-year high and earn billions of dollars despite American sanctions supposedly targeting its oil industry. President Joe Biden has promised to hold all those responsible account after a series of weekend attacks against American troops in the Middle East, blaming Iranian-backed militias. The response will come at a time and in a manner of our choosing.
Islamic Resistance in Iraq is believed to be behind the attack on Tower 22
The Biden administration argues it has successfully contained the Israeli war against Palestinian militant group Hamas to Gaza and that there is not a wider conflict.
Robert Murrett, a retired Navy vice admiral said tensions between Iran and [the U.S.] are at the highest level they've been for some time but fighting is not out of control yet
The forces of the Axis of Resistance threaten to upset Tehran's balance as it struggles to keep its militias in check, especially since Soleimani’s killing
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The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has announced that it answers to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei
Robert Murrett, a retired Navy vice admiral said tensions between Iran and [the U.S.] are at the highest level they’ve been for some time but fighting is not out of control yet
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The article contains several fallacies. The author makes an appeal to authority by citing a source without providing any context or information about the credibility of that source. Additionally, there are instances where the author uses inflammatory rhetoric and dichotomous depictions of groups in order to create a sense of urgency and fear for readers.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is believed to be behind the attack on Tower 22.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and ideological bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Islamic Resistance in Iraq as an extremist group with a goal to ensure the survival of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Additionally, there is no evidence presented to support this claim.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is based around the Syria-Jordan border and has been targeting ships in the Red Sea since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria as well as U.S.-Israel conflict in Gaza Strip, 2013-present.
Haley Ott is an American journalist who covers Middle Eastern politics for CBS News. She has previously reported on the Syrian civil war and Iran's role in it.
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The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria. The article does not disclose any financial ties or personal relationships with these groups.
Islamic Resistance in Iraq is the umbrella term used by pro-Iran Iraqi Shiite militias that are backed and trained by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
The forces of the Axis of Resistance threaten to upset Tehran's balance as it struggles to keep its militias in check, especially since Soleimani’s killing
Iraqi militias dominate Iraqi politics and have been open in their threats against U.S. forces
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The forces of the Axis of Resistance threaten to upset Tehran's balance as it struggles to keep its militias in check, especially since Soleimani's killing
Iran-backed militias have attacked U.S. forces repeatedly since October 7th leading to dozens of injuries and one death
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that there is a war between the US and Iran when no such declaration has been made by either country. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism to create a sense of urgency and danger without providing any concrete evidence or context for these attacks on US troops. Thirdly, the article quotes experts who claim that tensions are at their highest level in years but fail to provide any specific examples or data to support this statement.
The title implies that there is a war between the US and Iran when no such declaration has been made by either country.
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The article contains several examples of logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of a retired Navy vice admiral and a professor at Syracuse University without providing any evidence or context for their views. Additionally, the author commits an informal fallacy by using inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the situation as being
The U.S. has said likely came from an Iranian-backed militia group in Iraq,
Bias
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes Iran and its actions, such as referring to the Houthis as a 'terrorist group' and describing their attacks on US troops as an 'escalation'. Additionally, the author quotes retired Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett who says calling it a war is probably overstating things. However, this quote contradicts other statements in the article that suggest tensions between Iran and the US are at their highest level for some time.
“Calling it a war is probably overstating things,” said Murrett, now a professor at Syracuse University.
It's also raising questions about whether U.S. can continue to hit back at Iranian-backed militia groups without seeking congressional authorization.
The Houthis —
The latest Houthi attack came Tuesday night, when a cruise missile launched
the mounting proxy battle with Iran over the past three months is spurring questions about whether countries are at war.
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The authors of the article have a conflict of interest on several topics related to US-Iran conflict and proxy battles. The author Brad Dress has previously written articles that are critical of Iran's actions in Yemen and Iraq, which could compromise his ability to report objectively on these topics.
Brad Dress also wrote an article titled 'Iran is using Houthis as a pawn in the proxy war against Saudi Arabia' (<https://thehill.com/opinions/315728-iran-is-using>). This could compromise his ability to report objectively on the topic of Iran and its involvement in Yemen.
Brad Dress wrote an article titled 'Iran is using Houthis as a pawn in the proxy war against Saudi Arabia' (<https://thehill.com/opinions/315728-iran-is-using-houthis>). This could compromise his ability to report objectively on the topic of Iran and its involvement in Yemen.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of US-Iran conflict and proxy battle as they are affiliated with both countries. The article does not disclose these conflicts.
Iran-backed groups are operating in the Middle East
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is believed to be behind the attack on Tower 22
Islamic Resistance in Iraq has announced that it answers to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei
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No Contradictions at Time
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that any retaliation by the Biden administration would first need to consider what Tehran is thinking and how much control it actually has over groups such as Hezbollah or the Houthi rebels in Yemen. However, this statement implies that Iran has a significant amount of influence over these groups which may not be entirely accurate. Secondly, the author uses quotes from experts to support their claims but does not disclose any sources used in their analysis. This makes it difficult for readers to verify the accuracy of the information presented.
The article implies that Iran has a significant amount of influence over groups such as Hezbollah or the Houthi rebels in Yemen, however this may not be entirely accurate.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of experts without providing any evidence or reasoning for their conclusions. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Iran's actions as a 'drone attack', which could be seen as sensationalist and misleading.
The death of three U.S. service members in a suspected Iranian drone attack in Jordan has upped the stakes for the White House
Any retaliation by the Biden administration would first need to consider what Tehran is thinking, how much control it actually has over groups such as Hezbollah or the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and what Iran's appetite is for a broader conflict.
Vali Nasr, a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and former advisor on Iran and the Middle East to several U.S. administrations; Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East program at Chatham House
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The article contains a statement that suggests the death of three U.S. service members in a suspected Iranian drone attack in Jordan has upped the stakes for the White House in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
increased
> The death of three U.S. service members...has upped
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics related to Iranian drone attacks and control over groups such as Hezbollah or the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The author is also affiliated with Ravi Agrawal who may have an interest in these topics.
The article mentions that Tal Alroy has written extensively on Iranian drone attacks and control over groups such as Hezbollah or the Houthi rebels in Yemen. This suggests a personal interest or expertise on these topics.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of control over groups such as Hezbollah or the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The article mentions that Iran is accused of supporting these groups and providing them with weapons, which could be seen as an attempt to exert influence over other countries.
Iran has been able to boost its oil production to a five-year high and earn billions of dollars despite American sanctions supposed to target its oil industry.
President Joe Biden has promised to hold all those responsible account after a series of weekend attacks against American troops in the Middle East, blaming Iranian-backed militias. The response will come at a time and in a manner of our choosing.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it implies that Iran's oil production has increased despite American sanctions targeting its oil industry. However, this statement is false as the US imposed a ban on importing Iranian crude and reduced demand for its exports which led to a decrease in prices and revenue from oil sales.
Iran has been able to boost its oil production to a five-year high
America Is Subsidizing Iran's Fight Against America
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author makes an appeal to authority by stating that Iran has been able to boost its oil production despite American sanctions supposed to target its oil industry. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence and could be seen as a form of inflammatory rhetoric. Secondly, the article contains a dichotomous depiction of America's actions in the Middle East by stating that President Joe Biden has promised to hold all those responsible account for attacks against American troops while also suggesting closing the petrodollar spigot as another manner in which to respond. This creates a false dilemma and could be seen as an appeal to authority. Lastly, there is no evidence of any formal fallacies present in the article.
Iran has been able to boost its oil production despite American sanctions supposed to target its oil industry.
Bias
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The author is making a political bias by implying that the US government should close the petrodollar spigot as a response to attacks against American troops in the Middle East. The author also implies that Iranian-backed militias are responsible for these attacks.
America Is Subsidizing Iran's Fight Against America
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Javier Blas has conflicts of interest on the topics of Iran and oil production. He is a Bloomberg journalist who covers energy and commodities, including oil.
The United States and Iran have been in a shadow war with each other for years
Thou Shalt Not Kill an American Soldier is a rule rarely broken in recent years
Three American soldiers were killed when a drone hit their living quarters in Tower 22, Jordan on Sunday
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The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is the umbrella term used by pro-Iran Iraqi Shiite militias that are backed and trained by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Emboldened by this state of affairs and encouraged by Washington's apparent lack of strategic focus on Iraq, the militias have been pushing Tehran to be less cautious in its dealings with the United States
Iran-backed militias have attacked U.S. forces repeatedly since October 7th leading to dozens of injuries and one death
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Iran's proxies are out of control when in reality they have been under Tehran's control for years. Secondly, the author states that three American soldiers were killed by an Iraqi group but fails to mention that this was a drone strike and not a direct attack on US troops. Thirdly, the article claims that Iranian militias stage many such attacks but they rarely make a serious impact which is false as these groups have been responsible for numerous deaths of US military personnel in recent years.
Three American soldiers were killed by an Iraqi group
Iran's proxies are out of control
Fallacies
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Islamic Republic and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are responsible for training and funding pro-Iran Iraqi Shiite militias without providing any evidence or citation of their involvement in this attack.
The article states, 'These militias stage many such attacks, but they rarely make a serious impact.'
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the Iranian response to the U.S. strike on Qassem Soleimani led to a tit for tat and ultimately resulted in the killing of three American soldiers.
The article states, 'Iran was thought to have made an art out of this official ambiguity, slyly posing as a responsible actor in its state-to-state relations while continuing its support for revolutionary militias.'
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the Iranian leadership is beholden to these militias and cannot fully control them.
Bias
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The article clearly demonstrates bias in its reporting. The author uses inflammatory language and makes assumptions about the actions of Iranian militias without providing any evidence to support their claims. Additionally, the author fails to provide a balanced perspective on the situation and instead presents a one-sided view that demonizes Iran.
The article states that 'Islamic Resistance in Iraq' is an umbrella term used by pro-Iran Iraqi Shiite militias. This statement implies that all of these groups are directly linked to Iran, which may not be entirely accurate.
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The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of Iran and proxies. The article mentions that Arash Azizi is a member of an organization called 'Iran Watch' which is described as being funded by Israel. This could be seen as a conflict because Israel has been accused by some countries, including Iran, of supporting militant groups in Iraq.
Arash Azizi mentions that he is a member of an organization called 'Iran Watch'.
The article describes Iran Watch as being funded by Israel.
