Tehran is coming back to life, but its residents are deeply shaken
Tehran, Iran – Following a period of heightened tension and unrest, Tehran is slowly returning to normalcy. The city had been subjected to a series of violent protests and clashes between security forces and demonstrators. The recent incidents left many parts of Tehran in turmoil, with businesses closed and streets deserted.
Government officials have stated that the situation is now under control, and they are working to restore peace and stability. President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need for dialogue and unity among the people to prevent further escalations.
On the other hand, protesters have voiced their grievances, citing issues related to economic hardships, political repression, and human rights abuses. They have called for systemic changes and reforms to address their concerns.
Despite the efforts to calm the situation, many residents remain deeply shaken by the recent events. Fear and uncertainty loom over the city as people try to resume their daily lives while still processing the trauma of the past days.
As Tehran gradually comes back to life, the challenges of rebuilding trust and confidence among its residents remain significant. The scars of the recent turmoil are not easily forgotten, and the road to full recovery may be long and arduous.
Sources Analysis:
Government officials – The Iranian government may have a vested interest in portraying the situation as under control to maintain stability and prevent further dissent.
Protesters – Those involved in the protests might have a bias against the government and wish to highlight their grievances to attract attention and support for their cause.
Fact Check:
Government statement on restoring peace – Verified facts, as it is a statement from official sources that can be corroborated with other reports.
Protesters’ grievances on economic hardships – Unconfirmed claims, as the extent and causes of economic hardships may vary and lack concrete evidence.
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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 “Tehran is coming back to life, but its residents are deeply shaken”. 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.
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