Iran has been rocked by widespread protests in recent days, with thousands of people taking to the streets to express their anger and frustration with the government. The protests first erupted in response to a sharp increase in fuel prices, but have since evolved into a broader demonstration against the political establishment.
Over 100 cities across Iran have reportedly seen protests, with clashes between demonstrators and security forces leading to multiple casualties. Reports indicate that internet access has been restricted in many areas, making it difficult to verify the full extent of the situation.
The Iranian government has condemned the protests, describing them as a “conspiracy” orchestrated by foreign enemies. Authorities have warned that they will take a tough stance against any unrest, blaming “thugs” for the violence and vandalism that has occurred during the demonstrations.
On the other hand, opposition groups and human rights organizations have criticized the Iranian government’s heavy-handed response, calling for restraint and respect for the protesters’ rights. They argue that the economic hardships faced by many Iranians are a direct result of government mismanagement and corruption.
The international community has also been watching the situation closely, with some countries expressing concern about the reports of violence and calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The United Nations has urged all parties to exercise restraint and respect human rights.
As the protests continue to unfold, it remains unclear how the situation will evolve and whether the government will be able to quell the unrest or if it will escalate further.
Sources Analysis:
Source 1 – Iranian government: The Iranian government has a history of suppressing dissent and controlling the flow of information. It is a directly involved party with a vested interest in downplaying the protests and maintaining power.
Source 2 – Opposition groups and human rights organizations: These groups have a history of advocating for human rights and democracy in Iran. They are directly involved parties with the goal of highlighting government abuses and promoting political change.
Fact Check:
Fact 1 – Verified fact: Protests have taken place in over 100 cities in Iran, as reported by multiple sources.
Fact 2 – Unconfirmed claim: The Iranian government has restricted internet access in many areas, which is difficult to independently verify due to the limitations on communication.
Fact 3 – Statement that cannot be independently verified: The Iranian government has blamed “thugs” for the violence during the protests, a claim that is difficult to verify due to the lack of independent reporting.
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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 “What we know about Iran’s protests and the crackdown”. 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.