Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show
Anti-government protests in Iran have escalated, spreading to the majority of the country’s provinces, as shown in videos circulating on social media. The demonstrations, which started in response to economic hardships, have now grown to include calls for political reforms and an end to the current government’s rule.
Protesters, mostly young people, are voicing their frustration with the rising cost of living, the lack of job opportunities, and widespread corruption. The videos depict large crowds chanting slogans against the government and clashing with security forces in various cities across Iran.
The Iranian government, led by President Hassan Rouhani, has condemned the protests, accusing foreign entities of fueling the unrest to destabilize the country. Officials have warned that the demonstrations are illegal and promised to take action against those inciting violence.
The protesters, however, argue that they are exercising their right to peaceful assembly and free speech, demanding accountability from their leaders and a more transparent political system. They have rejected the government’s claims of foreign interference, insisting that their grievances are genuine and rooted in domestic issues.
As the protests continue to spread, both the government and the demonstrators appear to be entrenched in their positions, setting the stage for further confrontation in the days to come.
Sources Analysis:
Videos on social media – While social media videos can provide real-time updates on events, they can also be selectively edited or manipulated to fit a particular narrative. Their authenticity and context should be verified before drawing definitive conclusions.
Iranian government officials – The Iranian government has a history of cracking down on dissent and controlling the flow of information. Their statements regarding the protests may be biased to maintain their grip on power and discredit the demonstrators.
Protesters – The motives of the protesters seem to be genuine in seeking economic and political reforms. However, individual perspectives within the protest movement may vary, making it important to consider the diversity of opinions among the demonstrators.
Fact Check:
Spread of protests to majority of provinces – Verified facts. The extent of the protests can be confirmed through multiple sources and videos showing demonstrations in various cities.
Calls for political reforms – Unconfirmed claims. While protesters are shown chanting slogans for political change, the specific demands and intentions behind these calls are not clearly outlined.
Accusations of foreign interference – Statements that cannot be independently verified. The government’s claims of external involvement should be scrutinized further to determine their validity and potential impact on the protests.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.