In recent days, protests have erupted across several cities in Iran, with citizens taking to the streets to express their discontent with the government’s policies and economic conditions. The demonstrations, which started on [specific date], have seen thousands of people participating in marches and gatherings, demanding change and reform.
The protesters have mainly focused on criticizing the government’s handling of the economy, pointing to issues such as high inflation, unemployment, and a lack of basic services. Many are also calling for greater political freedoms and an end to corruption within the ruling authorities.
The Iranian government has responded to the protests by deploying security forces to disperse the crowds and cracking down on dissent. Authorities have arrested a significant number of protesters, leading to concerns about human rights violations and freedom of expression in the country.
US President Donald Trump has expressed support for the Iranian people’s right to demonstrate peacefully. He has criticized the Iranian government’s response to the protests, calling it oppressive and urging the regime to respect its citizens’ rights. Trump has also hinted at the possibility of US action in support of the protesters, although the nature of such involvement remains unclear.
The situation in Iran remains tense, with the possibility of further unrest and clashes between protesters and security forces. The international community is closely monitoring the developments in the country, as the Iranian people continue to voice their grievances and push for change.
Sources Analysis:
Source 1 – Analysis: This source is a major media outlet with a history of bias that leans towards a specific political spectrum. It might have an interest in portraying the protests in a certain light to align with its agenda.
Source 2 – Analysis: This source is a government-affiliated organization known for disseminating propaganda. Its goal in this situation may be to downplay the significance of the protests and the government’s response.
Fact Check:
Fact 1 – Verified facts: The occurrence of protests in Iran has been widely reported by multiple sources and verified through videos and eyewitness accounts.
Fact 2 – Unconfirmed claims: Reports of human rights violations by Iranian authorities have been mentioned in various news outlets and social media, but the exact extent of these abuses is yet to be independently confirmed.
Fact 3 – Statements that cannot be independently verified: Trump’s potential actions in support of the Iranian protesters remain speculative as the specifics have not been officially outlined or confirmed.
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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 “Why are there protests in Iran and what has Trump said about US action?”. 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.