Iran

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

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CBC reports Trump threats, US strikes on Iran, Hormuz fee plan

Jul 13, 2026

The segment covers ongoing US military strikes on Iranian infrastructure targeting maritime and port capabilities, including reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, as part of the third consecutive night of operations. It details President Trump's statements on the Hugh Hewitt show threatening further attacks, reinstatement of a shipping blockade, and a proposal for the US to act as 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz charging a 20% cargo fee. Iran's foreign minister responds via X, agreeing in principle to compensation for safe passage but rejecting the 20% rate and asserting Iran's role as guardian. Sourcing draws from state media reports, Central Command indications, Trump's public statements, and a direct quote from Iran's foreign minister on X. The broadcast frames these as pressure tactics potentially aimed at negotiations amid a return to prior status quo tensions.

▶ Source: CBC News

B Grade

Political Lean 65% Right-leaning

L

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Fox Business segment with Gen. Keane on US-Iran Strait of Hormuz fighting

Jul 13, 2026

The segment features retired Gen. Jack Keane discussing active US military operations against Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Keane describes Iranian violations of the June 17 MOU, including attempts to control shipping and firing on vessels, and outlines US strikes on drones, missiles, radar, and launch systems. He predicts a decisive US victory that will reopen the strait and impose a naval blockade on Iranian shipping. The clip references President Trump's statements on blocking Iranian use of the waterway.

▶ Source: Fox Business

A- Grade

Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

L

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Legal analysis of proposed US tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping

Jul 13, 2026

The segment covers President Trump's announcement of a 20% toll on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz and the IMO's opposition to mandatory fees in international straits. It features an interview with Marc Weller of Chatham House discussing whether the US has any greater right than Iran to impose charges. Weller explains that transit passage principles under UNCLOS and customary law prohibit impeding or charging for passage through international straits, noting neither the US nor Iran has ratified the convention. The discussion references recent attacks, potential walk-backs, and possibilities of voluntary contributions.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

B- Grade

Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

L

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Trump Says US Will Control Strait of Hormuz, Charge Toll for Protection

Jul 13, 2026

The clip shows President Trump stating the US will take over and run the Strait of Hormuz as its 'guardian,' hit Iran hard after a broken deal, and charge other wealthy nations for the service. He claims the US guarded the strait for 50 years without reimbursement and calls the other side 'a bad group of people.' The segment draws directly from Trump's recent interview or social media remarks amid escalating US-Iran clashes. It references ongoing attacks and stalled negotiations without additional on-screen experts, data, or opposing voices beyond the title and brief intro.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

B- Grade

Political Lean 12% Right-leaning

L

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NewsNation reports weekend US-Iran strikes amid Hormuz dispute and 60-day peace talks

Jul 13, 2026

The segment covers a weekend of reported US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian missile/drone responses against US allies in the Gulf. It discusses disputed control over the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides issuing statements on shipping access, and notes Brent crude prices near $77 per barrel. Correspondent reports from the White House on the status of a temporary US-Iran deal halfway through its 60-day window for a permanent peace agreement. Additional notes include Congress returning to session, potential War Powers votes, and the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.

▶ Source: NewsNation

B+ Grade

Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

L

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Al Jazeera segment examines fragile US-Iran ceasefire and Gulf shipping attacks

Jul 13, 2026

The segment features retired US general Mark Kimmitt analyzing the sustainability of the US-Iran ceasefire amid recent exchanges. Kimmitt discusses US nightly raids on Iranian targets, Iranian government claims, negotiations, and the risk of returning to broader warfare. The broadcast draws on Kimmitt's commentary as primary sourcing with no additional guests or on-screen graphics referenced in the transcript. It highlights Iranian breaches via attacks on Gulf shipping and contrasts targeting approaches by each side.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

A- Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

L

R

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe covers US-Iran escalation, Graham death, Ukraine reshuffle, chip stocks

Jul 13, 2026

The July 13, 2026 broadcast opens with oil spiking on fresh US-Iran strikes and disputed control of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside broad equity selloffs. It covers SK Hynix's post-US debut slump on the Kospi, TSMC June sales surging nearly 68% year-over-year, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy removing the prime minister amid winter preparations. Segments also address Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death and its foreign-policy implications, plus European heat-wave mortality estimates.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television

B+ Grade

Political Lean 5% Left-leaning

L

R

Gulf States Navigate Escalating US-Iran Tensions Over Hormuz

Jul 12, 2026

The segment examines recent Iranian strikes on Kuwait, Qatar, and other Gulf states amid renewed US-Iran exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz. It covers Kuwaiti border posts and an offshore platform hit, Qatari shrapnel injuries, Omani protests, suspended maritime activity, and US strikes on Iranian targets. Gulf nations urge continued talks four weeks after the June MOU. The report features analysis from Megan Sutcliffe of Sibylline on Gulf restraint, diplomatic efforts, economic risks, and Iran's targeting of US facilities. It references US Central Command statements, Iranian claims, and a Marco Rubio clip from his Gulf tour, highlighting low-trust diplomacy and adaptation in shipping routes.

▶ Source: DW News

B- Grade

Political Lean 55% Right-leaning

L

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State Department intervenes in planned NYC-Iran UN ambassador meeting

Jul 12, 2026

Segment reports that NYC's commissioner for international affairs Ana Maria Archila planned a meeting with Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani. The State Department reportedly intervened after learning of the plans, leading Mayor Adams to cancel the meeting; Archila was reprimanded. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz called the potential meeting a propaganda win for Iran amid ongoing conflict and praised shutting it down.

▶ Source: Fox News

B+ Grade

Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

L

R

CNN panel discusses resumed US-Iran strikes, Trump assassination threat, and collapsed 60-day deal

Jul 12, 2026

The segment is a debate roundup on the breakdown of a US-Iran 60-day memorandum of understanding signed in mid-June 2026, the resumption of strikes, and reports of a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump. Panelists discuss Iranian hardliner backlash at the late Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral, control of the Strait of Hormuz, gas price impacts, and whether diplomacy or sustained military pressure offers a path forward. Sourcing draws on named panel experts with references to New York Times reporting, unnamed US officials, and market data; throughline is skepticism about the durability of any deal and debate over whether the conflict has become a quagmire.

▶ Source: CNN

B+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

L

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Goodlander questions Hegseth on Iran war gas price impacts during April hearing

Jul 12, 2026

The short clip shows Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an April 29, 2026 House hearing on the costs of the ongoing Iran war. She cites specific average U.S. gas prices from February 28 and the hearing date, then turns to principles of following only lawful military orders. Goodlander references a 2016 statement by Hegseth and presses him alongside Gen. Dan Caine; the segment draws from committee testimony focused on war spending, taxpayer impacts, and military compliance with law.

▶ Source: Capitol Hill Insight

C Grade

Political Lean 55% Right-leaning

L

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Stanton faults Trump Iran policy amid Hormuz shipping uncertainty

Jul 12, 2026

Bloomberg interview with Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) on foreign affairs and transportation committees. Segments cover the status of the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran strikes, criticism of Trump administration Iran policy including a recent deal and JCPOA withdrawal, the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Ro Khanna's West Bank detention incident, and the decision not to renew USMCA.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Podcasts

C+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

L

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Houlahan Questions Hegseth on Iran War Duration, Costs, and General Officer Firings

Jul 12, 2026

The segment covers a House Armed Services Committee hearing exchange between Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Houlahan criticizes Hegseth's opening remarks for focusing more on Democrats than Iran or Putin, questions the two-month war's objectives, timeline, and costs, compares it to past conflicts, and probes the firing of Gen. Randy George and alleged Navy personnel assignments.

▶ Source: bluetruthreport

B+ Grade

Political Lean 20% Right-leaning

L

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ABC News covers US-Iran ceasefire collapse, strikes, and revenge vow

Jul 11, 2026

The segment reports the collapse of a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowing revenge for his father Ali Khamenei's death. It details President Trump's Truth Social threat of missile strikes if Iran targets him, US retaliation with over 170 strikes on Iranian targets after attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and ongoing talks via Oman as intermediary.

▶ Source: ABC News

B+ Grade

Political Lean 10% Right-leaning

L

R

Qatar, Oman mediate US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz navigation

Jul 11, 2026

The AJ Shorts segment reports on intensified mediation efforts following recent US-Iran escalation. It covers a Qatari delegation's visit to Tehran and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip to Muscat for four-hour talks with Omani officials focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

B+ Grade

Political Lean 18% Left-leaning

L

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U.S.-Iran MOU Ambiguity Over Strait of Hormuz Fuels Ceasefire Tensions

Jul 11, 2026

The segment analyzes tensions arising from a June 2026 Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran that ended recent hostilities and aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Experts Elizabeth Dent and Nancy Youssef discuss ceasefire violations, differing interpretations of the deal's language on shipping access, controlled escalation, and dim prospects for a nuclear agreement.

▶ Source: MS NOW

B+ Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

L

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Bloomberg covers Iran-Hormuz tensions, NATO summit, Maine Senate race

Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg’s Balance of Power opened with live reporting from the NATO summit in Turkey on US-Iran tensions, including tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, revocation of an Iranian oil sales waiver, and fresh US strikes. Segments covered defense spending pledges, F-35 sales to Turkey, Ukraine-Russia dynamics, and domestic politics with Bernie Sanders urging Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegations. Sourcing relied on on-air correspondents Annmarie Hordern, analysts Romaine Bostick, experts including Gen. Ben Hodges and Jonathan Alterman, plus economic analysts Chris Kennedy and Stuart Paul.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television

A- Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

L

R

BBC reports US strikes on Iran after Hormuz ship attacks amid fragile ceasefire

Jul 7, 2026

BBC News reported that the US military launched strikes on Iran in response to three Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, fracturing a fragile ceasefire reached at the end of June after earlier tit-for-tat exchanges. The segment noted the US revocation of Iranian oil sale licenses, mutual ceasefire violation accusations, state funeral processions for Iran's slain supreme leader, and President Trump criticizing NATO allies at the summit in Turkey for not joining the US effort against Iran. It referenced Trump's recent comments about making a deal or finishing the job. The broadcast was based on US military statements, official announcements, and on-the-ground developments, with correspondent analysis from Washington.

▶ Source: BBC News

B+ Grade

Political Lean 15% Right-leaning

L

R

US-Iran conflict escalates with Hormuz tanker attacks amid fragile ceasefire

Jul 7, 2026

The segment covers renewed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz attributed to Iran, including a Saudi-flagged ship and Qatari tanker. It discusses falling energy prices with volatility risks, Trump's deflection of responsibility onto NATO, his characterization of the conflict as a 'military operation,' the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in February strikes, ongoing funeral processions with anti-American protests, and Iranian diplomats urging Trump to honor a June memorandum on Hormuz management and oil sales. US sanctions are noted as retaliation for performance violations.

▶ Source: Global News

B+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

L

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Elfreth questions Hegseth on flat SAPR funding, delayed Ukraine aid in Iran war hearing

Jul 7, 2026

The segment covers a House Armed Services Committee hearing in which Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine. Topics include quality-of-life issues for service members, sexual assault prevention funding, $400 million in withheld Ukraine security assistance, and military strategy in the ongoing Iran conflict. Elfreth references prior Pentagon briefings, base visits, and bipartisan appropriations. Hegseth cites a 5% increase in relevant funding and confirms recent release of Ukraine funds; Caine discusses allied consultations without detailing classified options. The channel provides introductory and concluding narration framing the exchange.

▶ Source: The Real Agenda

A- Grade

Political Lean 18% Left-leaning

L

R

Al Jazeera reports on Khamenei funeral processions in Qom amid multi-city ceremonies

Jul 7, 2026

The broadcast covers the fourth day of public mourning for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Qom, Iran, where his coffin arrived at Jam Karan mosque amid large crowds. It details prior and upcoming processions in Tehran, Najaf, Karbala, and burial in Mashhad, plus heavy security and chants calling for revenge against the US and Israel. Reporter notes the events' role in projecting national unity despite the leader's assassination.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

B+ Grade

Political Lean 32% Left-leaning

L

R

Al Jazeera interview: Iran analyst on Khamenei funeral, new leader, US-Iran MOU

Jul 5, 2026

Al Jazeera English interviews Professor Mustafa Koshm (Seyed Mostafa Khoshcheshm) in Tehran on massive funeral crowds chanting against the US and Israel following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's assassination. Discussion covers the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, alleged splits between pragmatic and hardline factions, an MOU signed by President Pezeshkian, stalled implementation on issues like the Strait of Hormuz and assets, and warnings of a catastrophic third war after prior 12-day and longer conflicts.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

A Grade

Political Lean 10% Left-leaning

L

R

Al Jazeera reports on second day of Khamenei funeral ceremonies in Tehran

Jul 5, 2026

Al Jazeera English broadcast covers the second day of six-day funeral ceremonies for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. It includes live reports from correspondents describing crowds, prayers over coffins of Khamenei and family members killed in a February US-Israeli airstrike, scheduled processions, and public chants calling for revenge. Segments detail the multi-day itinerary spanning Tehran, Qom, Iraq shrines, and burial in Mashhad, plus succession to son Mojtaba Khamenei.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

NBC Reports from Khamenei Funeral in Tehran Amid Mass Mourning

Jul 4, 2026

The segment shows NBC's correspondent inside Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque during the July 2026 state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It describes tens of thousands of mourners chanting 'revenge' and 'death to America,' framing the event as both mourning and a display of defiance and unity following his February assassination in a US-Israeli war. The report notes Iran's internal divisions but emphasizes the system's resilience and the rise of a harder-line generation. Sourcing relies on live visuals, audio from the crowd, and correspondent narration with no named guests or graphics.

▶ Source: NBC News

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

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DW reports on Khamenei funeral amid Iran-US ceasefire

Jul 4, 2026

DW News covered the start of a six-day state funeral for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran and other cities, four months after his assassination in a US-Israeli strike. The event coincides with the US 250th anniversary and occurs under a fragile ceasefire following a preliminary peace deal. Segments included street scenes showing mixed public reactions, dignitaries from 30 nations, and interviews with analysts Giorgio Cafiero and Rowena Binti Abdul Razak. The report discussed symbolism, regime support, succession to Mojtaba Khamenei, and power dynamics within Iranian leadership.

▶ Source: DW News

B+ Grade

Political Lean 18% Left-leaning

L

R

Al Jazeera analyzes Iran's post-Khamenei shifts after 2026 war

Jul 4, 2026

The segment examines how Iran has evolved under Mojtaba Khamenei after his father Ali Khamenei's February 2026 assassination in US-Israeli strikes that began the 2026 Iran war. It covers the new leader's more confrontational approach, control over the Strait of Hormuz as deterrence, regional influence including Lebanon and Shia networks, and internal debates amid ongoing talks and economic pressures. The report relies on unnamed Tehran officials, state signaling, and regional observations without named experts or graphics referenced in the transcript. It traces continuity and change from the pre-war system through the post-assassination period up to July 2026.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

A Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

AP reports on Khamenei funeral proceedings in Tehran

Jul 4, 2026

The Associated Press segment, filed from Tehran, covers the start of multi-day funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It notes hundreds of thousands of mourners filling streets, the casket displayed at Tehran's Grand Mosalla alongside family members killed in the February 28 US-Israel strikes that opened the war, and the planned itinerary through Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and final burial in Mashhad on Thursday. The report draws a direct parallel to the 1989 funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Sourcing is on-site eyewitness description with reference to historical precedent; no named experts or graphics are used. The segment is concise and descriptive rather than analytical.

▶ Source: Associated Press

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

Al Jazeera Segment Analyzes Iran's Use of Khamenei Funeral for Unity

Jul 4, 2026

The Al Jazeera English segment features an interview with Georgetown University professor Paul Muskre discussing Iran's multi-day funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It examines efforts to project national unity through religious, political, and historical symbols while addressing a broader international audience amid ongoing regional tensions. The discussion covers the absence of new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei due to security risks following the February 2026 assassination and war, the ceremonies' extension into Iraq (Karbala and Najaf), and Iraq's balancing act between Iranian ties and U.S. pressure. The segment references the U.S. 250th anniversary as a parallel display of national messaging.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

A- Grade

Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

L

R

Al Jazeera report on Khamenei funeral aligns closely with verified events

Jul 3, 2026

Al Jazeera English segment covers the public display of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin and those of family members killed in a February 2026 US-Israeli strike, ahead of ceremonies starting in Tehran. The report notes the funeral's delay due to war, planned processions through Iran and Iraq, and burial in Mashhad. An interview with a senior research fellow from the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies in Tehran discusses expected large crowds, foreign dignitaries, potential unity effects, negotiations with the US, and attendance patterns from regional versus Western countries.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

B+ Grade

Political Lean 62% Right-leaning

L

R

Fox News covers US-Iran Doha talks, Hormuz tensions, and Trump diplomacy

Jul 2, 2026

The segment reports on indirect US-Iran technical talks in Doha concluding with claimed positive progress on a memorandum of understanding, including limited nuclear inspections at two sites and discussions over Strait of Hormuz access and asset unfreezing. It covers Trump's positive remarks on denuclearization, Iranian statements limiting inspections to non-bombed sites, WSJ analysis warning of protracted negotiations, and a missing US Navy crew member from an MH-60S Seahawk emergency landing. Additional coverage includes Israel's 1,000-day Oct. 7 commemoration and NATO summit context.

▶ Source: Fox News

B+ Grade

Political Lean 65% Right-leaning

L

R

Fox News segment examines US-Iran talks and Iran's compliance with MOU

Jul 2, 2026

The segment covered ongoing indirect US-Iran technical talks in Qatar mediated by Qatar and Pakistan on a 60-day MOU signed mid-June 2026, focused on Strait of Hormuz passage, sanctions relief, and nuclear issues. It included President Trump's comments on denuclearization progress, a US Navy Sea Hawk helicopter emergency landing in the Arabian Sea with one crew member missing, and Israel's marking of 1,000 days since October 7. Expert Rebecca Heinrichs warned of Iranian non-cooperation, including demands for tolls and consultations on shipping, recent firings on vessels and allies, and the upcoming funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei starting July 4. The broadcast referenced Operation Epic Fury and tensions with allies like Saudi Arabia.

▶ Source: Fox News

B- Grade

Political Lean 62% Left-leaning

L

R

Al Jazeera debate examines US strikes on Iranian civilian sites

Jul 2, 2026

The segment features host Mehdi Hasan questioning former Pentagon official David Des Roches about US missile strikes during the opening days of the 2026 Iran war. It focuses on a February 28 strike on a primary school in Minab killing over 150 civilians, mostly children, and a separate sports hall strike in Lamerd that killed 21, including volleyball players. The discussion references a preliminary US internal investigation, New York Times reporting on untested missiles, and satellite imagery. Des Roches defends against massacre claims by emphasizing lack of proven intent and possible military use of nearby sites. The episode runs as part of Al Jazeera English's Head to Head series with no additional on-screen experts.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

B+ Grade

Political Lean 62% Right-leaning

L

R

Fox News report on Trump-Iran talks, crypto disclosures, Qatar jet

Jul 1, 2026

The segment covers Trump's optimism on indirect US-Iran talks mediated in Qatar, ongoing nuclear and Strait of Hormuz issues, and reports he considered but declined all-out war. It details recent financial disclosures showing ~$2.2B in revenue, over half from crypto ventures, plus a Qatar-gifted jet now serving as Air Force One. Trump appears at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication in North Dakota amid expert commentary on military and economic options versus diplomacy.

▶ Source: Fox News

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

Vance Comments on Iran Nuclear Concerns Amid Doha Talks

Jul 1, 2026

Bloomberg Television aired a clip of Vice President JD Vance discussing US-Iran technical negotiations in Doha involving Iran, Qatar, and others. He noted progress on commercial traffic and oil flows, cited oil at $68 per barrel with falling gas prices, and stated the US remains focused on the nuclear issue as talks advance early but positively.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

Bloomberg reports conflicting US, Iran statements on Doha talks

Jun 30, 2026

Bloomberg Television segment covers President Trump's Truth Social announcement that Iran requested a meeting to take place the next day in Doha. It notes the timing, coming 90 minutes after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported no technical talks scheduled for the week. The report highlights the direct contradiction between the statements.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television

B+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe reviews Iran talks, yen lows, oil slump and Fed ruling

Jun 30, 2026

The broadcast covered Asian and global equity gains driven by AI and tech, yen weakness to 40-year lows, oil's worst quarterly performance since the pandemic amid Hormuz flows, and ECB forum comments from Lagarde on euro-area resilience. It featured analysis on Iran vowing control and possible tolls on the Strait of Hormuz ahead of US talks in Doha/Qatar, conflicting statements on whether direct meetings would occur, Supreme Court rulings on Fed Governor Lisa Cook, South African anti-migrant protests, EU-China trade talks, and corporate earnings.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

Gulf-Iran talks amid 2026 war ceasefire: UAE, Oman meetings verified

Jun 30, 2026

The segment explores potential diplomatic rapprochement between Gulf states and Iran following the 2026 US-Iran war. It highlights recent UAE-Iran talks, including face-to-face meetings, and Iran-Oman discussions on the Strait of Hormuz. An expert guest assesses these efforts as containment rather than closeness, citing attacks on even historically close partners like Qatar, Oman, and the UAE.

▶ Source: The Telegraph

C- Grade

Political Lean 72% Left-leaning

L

R

Democrat lawmaker alleges Rubio, Witkoff cut mic during Iran MOU briefing

Jun 29, 2026

The segment features Rep. Madeline Dean (D-PA) recounting a bipartisan congressional call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff on the recent US-Iran 14-point MOU. Dean claims her questions about the MOU's authorship, perceived pro-Iran tilt, the war's constitutionality, casualties, and Witkoff's business interests led to her mic being cut and her being called 'smart-assed and stupid.' She contrasts the call with a dinner involving ambassadors from Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia who emphasized peace and the Strait of Hormuz. Dean pledges oversight if Democrats regain the House.

▶ Source: MS NOW

B+ Grade

Political Lean 28% Left-leaning

L

R

Jeffries Demands Full Classified Iran Briefings for Congress

Jun 29, 2026

The clip shows House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries responding to a question about Trump administration briefings on Iran. He calls for a classified briefing for the full House and Senate, notes an unclassified briefing by Secretary Rubio, and criticizes what he terms Trump's 'reckless and costly war of choice' for harming U.S. security and strengthening Iran.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

B Grade

Political Lean 35% Right-leaning

L

R

Gulf Analyst: Decisive Force Needed to End Hormuz Violence

Jun 29, 2026

The Telegraph clip features Bahraini political consultant Ahmed Khuzaie discussing ongoing ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-related tensions. He argues past restraints like the JCPOA, a recent MOU, and a ceasefire two months prior failed to curb Iran, advocating decisive military intervention short of ground troops for a clear result.

▶ Source: The Telegraph

B+ Grade

Political Lean 65% Right-leaning

L

R

Fox Business segment on Trump-Iran MoU and Ukraine drone strikes

Jun 29, 2026

The segment features host Larry Kudlow interviewing former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien on a recent non-binding US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and addressing Iran's nuclear program. O'Brien describes Iranian behavior as reneging on deals, praises Trump's use of strikes to enforce compliance like 'teaching a child,' highlights nuclear red lines and the need to disarm Hezbollah, and notes Iranian state media pushing for nuclear weapons. The discussion briefly shifts to Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil facilities and whether the tide is turning in that war.

▶ Source: Fox Business

B+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

The Hill analyzes fragile US-Iran ceasefire, Israel-Lebanon deal, Hormuz tensions

Jun 29, 2026

The segment features The Hill White House columnist Niall Stanage discussing a fragile US-Iran ceasefire amid weekend strikes, upcoming Doha talks on June 30 focused on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues, and a recent Israel-Lebanon framework agreement. It covers Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon tied to Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanese political resistance, Netanyahu's domestic pressures ahead of elections, and Iran's leverage via Hormuz shipping attacks. The second part addresses motivations including US midterm elections, mutual distrust from prior violations, and potential long-term shifts in US-Israel and Republican Party views on Israel.

▶ Source: The Hill

B+ Grade

Political Lean 65% Right-leaning

L

R

Fox News Reports US-Iran Strikes, Stand-Down, Qatar Talks

Jun 29, 2026

The segment covers recent exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, including Iranian drone attacks on commercial vessels and US retaliatory strikes on Iranian military sites. It reports a temporary stand-down agreement, upcoming technical and high-level talks in Doha involving envoys Kushner and Witkoff, and commentary from a retired Navy pilot on maintaining pressure. Sourcing draws from White House statements, CENTCOM video, reporter Trey Yingst from the region, and guest analysis. The throughline stresses US deterrence paired with diplomacy under President Trump.

▶ Source: Fox News

B Grade

Political Lean 55% Left-leaning

L

R

MS NOW panel analyzes fragile US-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz tensions

Jun 29, 2026

The segment featured MS NOW's Vaughn Hilliard, New Yorker writer Susan Glasser, and retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey discussing ongoing US-Israel military action against Iran, a fragile ceasefire, and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. Panelists addressed 21,000 strikes, Iranian threats to shipping, nuclear program concerns, and the 120-day conflict status as of late June 2026. The second part examined sourcing and guests, noting administration officials, expert analysis from Glasser and McCaffrey, and viewer questions on negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner amid criticism of their qualifications and potential conflicts.

▶ Source: MS NOW

B+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

L

R

US-Iran Hormuz pause reported amid fragile MOU, expert skepticism on lasting peace

Jun 29, 2026

The segment covered a reported pause in US-Iran strikes over the Strait of Hormuz following weekend clashes, with both sides agreeing to resume technical talks under an existing MOU. It referenced WSJ reporting and a Trump administration official confirming ongoing negotiations. Fighting in Lebanon involving Hezbollah was noted as a separate threat to regional stability. Guests Richard Haass and John Halman analyzed the situation, stressing it is not a peace deal but intermittent violence tied to Iranian control ambitions and US political timelines ahead of midterms. The discussion highlighted vulnerabilities in Bahrain and Kuwait and questioned the durability of any ceasefire.

▶ Source: MS NOW

A- Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

L

R

US-Iran ceasefire strained by Hormuz strikes; 60-day talks ongoing

Jun 29, 2026

The segment covers the fragile US-Iran ceasefire amid weekend strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides agreeing to stand down and resume talks. It references the 60-day window from the June 17 MOU for a permanent deal, recent attacks on shipping routes, Iranian state media warnings, and statements from VP Vance and President Trump. Funding requests for the Pentagon and political battles in Congress are also discussed.

▶ Source: The Hill

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

CBC reports US-Iran stand-down after Hormuz strikes, talks to resume

Jun 29, 2026

The segment covers recent tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz that threatened a recent ceasefire, followed by a US official's statement that both sides have agreed to stand down and resume technical talks. It notes Pakistan's mediating role and Iran's unconfirmed stance. The report also addresses Iran's linkage of any long-term deal to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and ongoing Israeli-Lebanese discussions on pilot zones for Lebanese army control in southern Lebanon, including references to Netanyahu's June 27 map presentation.

▶ Source: CBC News

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

Bloomberg Horizons assesses US-Iran pause, Korean AI investments amid market rotation

Jun 29, 2026

The June 29, 2026 episode of Horizons Middle East & Africa opened with market reactions to a US-Iran pause in hostilities after weekend strikes, alongside rotation out of AI/tech stocks. Segments covered Samsung and SK Hynix's planned multi-trillion-dollar investments, Brent crude movements near $72.50, and interviews with Bloomberg's Dana Kraiche and academic Julia Roknifard on the durability of talks and frozen assets. Later portions addressed a Saudi Aramco helicopter crash, Anthropic's Mythos 5 model approval, Lebanon framework talks, and guest Ryan Lemand on AI spending concerns and market volatility.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television

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Reuters reports US-Iran truce, renewed Hormuz talks after strikes

Jun 29, 2026

The segment reports an agreement between Iran and the US to halt hostilities in the Gulf and resume technical talks on the Strait of Hormuz, per a US official. It details a 14-point memorandum from June 17, a stand-down allowing free vessel movement, and planned talks in Qatar on Tuesday, following tit-for-tat strikes after Iranian attacks on vessels.

▶ Source: Reuters

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AP report on unraveling US-Iran deal tracks recent strikes, talks

Jun 28, 2026

The segment covers the rapid deterioration of the US-Iran preliminary agreement signed around June 17-18, 2026, following US airstrikes on Iranian targets in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with strikes on US-allied sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. Parallel developments include ongoing violence in southern Lebanon despite an Israel-Lebanon framework deal that excludes Hezbollah, casting uncertainty over broader ceasefire talks and global markets.

▶ Source: Associated Press