Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has denounced recent violent protests in the country, labeling the demonstrators as “vandals” who are seeking to please US President Donald Trump. The protests erupted in several cities following a government decision to increase fuel prices by 50%.
Rouhani accused the protesters of damaging public property, looting stores, and clashing with security forces. He claimed that these actions play into the hands of the US government, which has openly supported the Iranian people’s right to protest.
The Iranian leader defended the price hike as a necessary measure to boost the country’s struggling economy, which has been severely impacted by US sanctions. He emphasized that the new fuel policy would benefit low-income families through cash handouts.
On the other side, the protesters argue that the sudden increase in fuel prices disproportionately affects the poorest segments of society. They have taken to the streets to demand a reversal of the decision, echoing broader frustrations over the economic hardships faced by many Iranians.
The demonstrations have led to a significant number of arrests, with reports of internet restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of information about the protests.
The situation remains tense as both the government and the protesters stand firm in their positions, setting the stage for further potential clashes in the coming days.
Sources Analysis:
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani – The President has a vested interest in maintaining stability in the country and promoting his government’s policies. His statements should be analyzed in the context of his political position.
Protesters – The motives of the protesters revolve around economic grievances and a desire for political change. Their statements should be considered in light of their goals for social justice and economic reform.
Fact Check:
Increase in fuel prices – Verified facts, the Iranian government officially announced a 50% increase in fuel prices.
Protesters labeled as vandals – Unconfirmed claims, Rouhani’s characterization of protesters as vandals is subjective and not independently verified.
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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 leader says protesters are vandals trying to please Trump”. 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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