Arash Azizi

Arash Azizi is a journalist and commentator on Middle Eastern affairs, with a focus on Iranian politics and international relations. He has written extensively about the impact of former President Trump on Iranian elections and the role of pro-Iran Iraqi Shiite militias in the region. Azizi's work often explores the complex dynamics between Iran, Iraq, and the United States, as well as broader issues related to democracy, social justice, and geopolitics.

Biography:  https://www.theatlantic.com/author/arash-azizi/

62%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The author seems to imply that all pro-Iran Iraqi Shiite militias are directly linked to Iran, which may not be entirely accurate.
  • The author tends to focus on the influence of former President Trump in Iranian politics and international relations.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a strong focus on Iranian politics and international relations, which may lead to conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • 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
  • The article states that the 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.

Deceptions

12%

Examples:

  • A specter is haunting Iran's presidential election – the specter of Donald Trump's return to office.
  • The article states that 'Iran's proxies are out of control', which may be an exaggeration.
  • Three American soldiers were killed by an Iraqi group

Recent Articles

Two Iranian Presidential Candidates Withdraw Ahead of Snap Election: Focus Shifts to Trump in 2024

Two Iranian Presidential Candidates Withdraw Ahead of Snap Election: Focus Shifts to Trump in 2024

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Two Iranian presidential candidates, Alireza Zakani and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, unexpectedly withdrew from the race before the snap election on June 28. The conservative camp is divided between Saeed Jalili and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while reformist Masoud Pezeshkian may still win with high voter turnout. All candidates focus on handling former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, as his victory is expected.
Iran Boosts Oil Production Despite American Sanctions, Biden Promises Accountability for Attacks on US Troops in Middle East

Iran Boosts Oil Production Despite American Sanctions, Biden Promises Accountability for Attacks on US Troops in Middle East

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Iran boosts oil production to five-year high, earning billions despite US sanctions. Biden promises accountability after attacks on American troops in the Middle East.