Anadolu Agency · February 2026

• Quotes US officials with distancing verbs like 'claims'
• Highlights US military threats and pressure tactics
• Frames US as aggressive or violating norms
• Includes critical perspectives from non-US sources

The outlet often reports US statements neutrally, but the selection and framing (e.g., 'signals openness' vs. 'military buildup', 'violates law') lean skeptical. The entity is the US as a country, not a specific administration; coverage of Trump is mixed but overall critical of US policy toward Iran and other nations.

• reports Israeli actions and statements with factual distance
• includes condemnations and criticisms of Israel from other actors
• highlights Israeli military preparations and aggressive rhetoric
• frames Netanyahu's claims as unverified or self-serving

The outlet is Anadolu Agency, a Turkish state news agency, and Turkey has been critical of Israeli policies. The coverage is largely factual but selects headlines that emphasize Israeli military actions, regional condemnations, and Netanyahu's controversial statements, giving a skeptical tone toward Israel. However, the outlet does not use overtly hostile language like 'regime' or 'brutal' consistently, and some headlines are neutral reports of events. The stance is slightly negative due to the framing of Israel as an actor facing international criticism and engaging in provocative actions.

• Quotes Trump's claims with distancing verbs like 'says', 'calls', 'demands'
• Highlights controversial or aggressive actions (tariffs, deportation demands, election fraud claims)
• Reports negative consequences of Trump's policies (market drops, tariff effects)
• Includes headlines that implicitly question Trump's credibility or motives

The outlet often reports Trump's statements neutrally, but the selection emphasizes contentious and divisive actions, and the use of verbs like 'calls' and 'demands' introduces distance. However, some headlines (e.g., 1, 10, 21) present his diplomatic stance without overt criticism, creating a mixed picture. The overall tone is skeptical rather than hostile.

• frames Epstein as a criminal mastermind with global reach
• highlights Epstein's connections to powerful figures and institutions
• uses language of scandal, corruption, and criminality
• focuses on investigations, probes, and withheld files

The outlet does not quote Epstein or treat him as a credible source; coverage is entirely about his alleged crimes, associates, and the fallout. The entity is dead and the outlet's stance is uniformly negative, treating him as a symbol of corruption and abuse.

• Quotes UN officials as authoritative voices on crises
• Amplifies UN warnings and condemnations without distancing
• Reports UN actions and statements as legitimate and necessary
• Frames UN as a key actor in conflict resolution and humanitarian aid

Headlines 2 and 19 include criticism of the UN from external actors (EU, Trump), but the outlet itself does not adopt that criticism; it reports it neutrally. The overall selection foregrounds UN initiatives and warnings, treating the UN as a credible and essential institution.

• foregrounds Palestinian casualties and suffering
• frames Israeli actions as illegal or aggressive
• amplifies Palestinian official and activist voices
• highlights international condemnation of Israel

The outlet consistently reports on Palestinian deaths, arrests, and displacement with sympathetic framing, and quotes Palestinian authorities (president, Red Crescent) without distancing language. However, the entity is 'PS' (Palestine as a country/people), not a specific leader; the stance reflects solidarity with the Palestinian population and their cause, not necessarily with any particular faction.

• Quotes Turkish officials as authoritative voices on foreign policy
• Highlights Turkish diplomatic initiatives and achievements
• Frames Turkish actions as proactive and legitimate
• Uses neutral or positive descriptors for Turkish entities

The outlet consistently presents Turkish government positions and actions without critical distance, treating officials as credible sources. Headlines about other countries (e.g., Israel, PKK) are framed from Turkey's perspective, but the stance toward Turkey itself is uniformly positive or neutral, never negative.

• Quotes Russian officials as authoritative sources
• Frames Russia as a diplomatic actor and victim of aggression
• Uses neutral or positive framing for Russian actions and statements
• Minimal critical or distancing language toward Russia

Headlines 7 and 14 introduce negative events (policeman killed, UN condemnation) but are reported factually without evaluative language toward Russia; overall, the outlet amplifies Russian official voices and positions, treating them as credible, while not adopting a hostile stance even when reporting on controversial topics.

• Zelenskyy quoted as primary source on policy and strategy
• Ukraine's actions and statements reported without distancing verbs
• Focus on Ukraine's defensive and diplomatic moves
• No critical or delegitimizing language toward Ukraine or Zelenskyy

The outlet treats Zelenskyy as a credible spokesperson for Ukraine, amplifying his statements and policy moves without skepticism. Headlines are factual but consistently center Zelenskyy's perspective, implying a favorable stance. However, the coverage is not celebratory or promotional, and some headlines (e.g., 7, 16) include external voices that could be seen as critical, but the outlet itself does not adopt that tone.

• Quotes Iranian officials as authoritative sources without distancing verbs
• Foregrounds Iranian military capabilities and defensive actions
• Frames Iran as a target of US-Israeli aggression
• Amplifies Iranian warnings and threats as legitimate responses

Headlines are largely factual but consistently present Iran's perspective as credible, quoting officials like Khamenei and IRGC commanders without skepticism, while reporting on US/Israeli actions as threats. The outlet's own vocabulary ('elite Revolutionary Guard', 'drill', 'warns') is neutral-to-positive toward Iran. However, some headlines (e.g., #3, #4) include Trump's statements, which slightly complicate the stance.

• Zelenskyy quoted directly as a credible decision-maker
• Zelenskyy's actions (sanctions, appointments) reported without distancing
• Zelenskyy's statements on peace talks and security presented as legitimate positions
• No critical or delegitimizing language toward Zelenskyy

Headline 8 mentions Zelenskyy in the context of Epstein documents, which could be a negative association, but the headline is neutral and does not frame Zelenskyy negatively. Overall, the outlet treats Zelenskyy as a legitimate leader whose statements and actions are reported without skepticism.