Understand The Coverage

CivicLens helps you read Iran coverage more clearly.

This page looks at recent articles about Iran and breaks them down into simple scores, so ordinary readers can quickly see which stories feel grounded, trustworthy, and closer to people's real lives.

The moving bars show each article's scores as the page loads.
People's voices Shows whether ordinary people in Iran stay visible in the story.
Grounded facts Shows how much the article relies on clear facts, context, and direct reporting.
Regime framing Shows whether official regime claims are repeated without enough challenge.
Trust score A quick overall signal that helps readers compare coverage at a glance.
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Choose a topic and compare the score bars to see how each article performs at a glance.
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Experienced Life of Iranians
Shows whether the article pays attention to the real experiences of people in Iran, not only governments and officials.
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A stronger score means readers can actually see how events affect daily life, safety, freedom, and families.
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Grounded Reporting
Shows whether the reporting is based on clear facts, direct sources, and useful context instead of guesswork.
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A stronger score means the story gives readers evidence they can follow rather than vague claims or missing context.
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Regime Narrative Exposure
Shows whether the article repeats official regime claims without enough questioning or challenge.
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A weaker result here usually means the article lets official messaging shape the story too easily.
Trust Score
Combines the other signals into one quick reference so readers can compare articles faster.
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It is not a replacement for reading the article. It is a quick guide to which pieces deserve closer attention first.