Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi

Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi is an Iranian journalist and author known for his in-depth analysis of political events in the Middle East. He has written extensively on the social, economic, and political issues facing Iran today. His work often explores the interplay between domestic politics and regional dynamics, particularly focusing on the role of power elites and their impact on society.

Biography:  https://newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/damage-control

33%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

30%

Examples:

  • The article portrays a narrative that paints the Iranian government as oppressive and corrupt, with a focus on human rights violations and social injustices.

Conflicts of Interest

20%

Examples:

  • The article suggests potential conflicts of interest in Pezeshkian's political alliances. It mentions that his power bloc includes elements from the Rouhani administration, the Revolutionary Guard, and purged university professors.

Contradictions

20%

Examples:

  • There is an inconsistency in the article's portrayal of Pezeshkian's campaign. While it is mentioned that he was not seen as having the necessary experience, endorsements from prominent figures helped improve his image. However, it later states that his presidential campaign benefited from the poor performance of other candidates.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article deploys a rhetorical strategy of sensationalism to capture readers' attention. It uses strong language such as 'nationwide women-led protests', 'emerged powerful anti-systemic forces', and 'downwardly mobile middle class' to evoke a sense of urgency and crisis.

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