Every day Artesh reads Iranian outlets and international wires side by side. When they tell contradictory stories about the same event, it is recorded here: what each side claims, and where exactly they disagree.
Each position is reported as that outlet's position, not as established fact. Days when only one side covered a story are not listed.
294 contradictions recorded in the last 12 months.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Culture
ISNA emphasizes a need for inclusive cultural policies, while international sources highlight ongoing censorship and restrictions on artists.
Iranian outlets
[ISNA] highlights the disconnect between cultural decision-makers and everyday realities, calling for more inclusive decision-making processes.
US / international
International outlets report on the government's contradictory stance on artistic freedom, emphasizing the ongoing censorship faced by artists.
Iran's mission in Vienna claims the IAEA ignores security threats to its nuclear facilities; IAEA reports focus solely on enrichment levels.
Iranian outlets
Iran's mission in Vienna has criticized IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi for focusing on Iran's uranium enrichment levels while ignoring security issues, according to ISNA.
US / international
International reports highlight Iran's uranium enrichment at 60% and the lack of IAEA inspections, indicating a deteriorating situation, but do not include Iran's security concerns.
Iran's Minister of Culture claims support for artists, while many face bans and censorship, highlighting a gap between rhetoric and reality.
Iranian outlets
ISNA reports that the Minister of Culture is committed to supporting artists, emphasizing the importance of cultural events like the Puppet Theater Festival.
US / international
International coverage highlights the contradiction between government support for the arts and the reality of censorship faced by many artists.
Iran's Minister of Culture promotes support for artists, while many face ongoing censorship and bans, highlighting a contradiction in government policy.
Iranian outlets
ISNA reports on the Minister of Culture's statements regarding the importance of cultural support amid censorship.
US / international
International outlets note the contradiction between government support for culture and the reality of ongoing censorship and bans on artists.
Press TV emphasizes ElBaradei's call for avoiding U.S. military action, while international outlets focus on Iran's nuclear activities and stalled negotiations.
Iranian outlets
Press TV reports ElBaradei's warning against U.S. military action as a call for de-escalation in nuclear tensions.
US / international
International sources highlight Iran's enrichment levels and the lack of IAEA inspections as critical issues in the nuclear debate.
Iran claims its drone strikes are a defensive measure against terrorism; Western outlets suggest they reflect a broader strategy of aggression.
Iranian outlets
Iranian outlets frame the drone strikes as necessary actions against terrorist threats in the region, emphasizing national security. ISNA reported on the strikes and their implications for Iran's military capabilities.
US / international
International outlets report on the drone strikes as part of Iran's broader military strategy to suppress dissent and eliminate threats from Kurdish groups, highlighting the potential for increased regional instability.
ISNA claims the executions were necessary for national security; Al Jazeera states they reflect ongoing human rights violations.
Iranian outlets
ISNA reports on the executions as necessary actions against threats to national security. The outlet emphasizes state security over human rights concerns.
US / international
International outlets like Al Jazeera report the executions as part of a broader pattern of human rights abuses in Iran, calling for global intervention.
ISNA reports increased police presence to suppress protests; international outlets highlight the protests as a major challenge to the regime.
Iranian outlets
ISNA reports that protests are being met with increased police presence, emphasizing government efforts to maintain order amidst civil unrest.
US / international
International outlets describe the protests as a significant expression of discontent against the Iranian regime, particularly regarding women's rights.
ISNA emphasizes the festival's importance amid censorship, while international reports focus on the contradiction of government support for culture and artist repression.
Iranian outlets
ISNA reports on the significance of the Puppet Theater Festival while acknowledging the ongoing censorship faced by artists.
US / international
International outlets highlight the contradiction between the government's promotion of cultural events and the reality of censorship faced by artists.
ISNA emphasizes the political implications of Ebrahimi's asylum request, while BBC Persian frames it as a significant stand against political pressures.
Iranian outlets
ISNA reports on Ebrahimi's asylum request, emphasizing the political implications for Iranian athletes.
US / international
International outlets like BBC Persian cover Ebrahimi's situation, framing it as a significant stand against political pressures in sports.
ISNA highlights women's demands for equality; Al Jazeera focuses on government repression of these protests.
Iranian outlets
ISNA reports on the protests as a significant movement among women demanding equal rights in education and employment.
US / international
International outlets like Al Jazeera describe the protests as a response to oppressive policies against women, emphasizing the government's crackdown.