IRNA · August 2026

• Quotes Ghalibaf's statements without distancing verbs, presenting them as authoritative
• Foregrounds Ghalibaf's diplomatic activities and achievements
• Uses positive framing for his actions (congratulations, facilitation, partnership)
• Occasionally includes defensive framing against external criticism (e.g., Trump distorting remarks)

The outlet is state-affiliated (IRNA), and Ghalibaf is a senior Iranian official, so coverage is predictably favorable. However, many headlines are purely factual (travel, meetings, congratulations), and the positive stance is mostly conveyed through selection and amplification of his statements rather than overt praise. The entity's own rhetoric is anti-US, but the outlet's stance toward Ghalibaf is positive, not negative.

• Frequent use of 'President' title and direct quotation of Pezeshkian's statements as authoritative
• Foregrounding of Pezeshkian's achievements and positive initiatives (inaugurations, congratulations, diplomatic meetings)
• Absence of critical or distancing language; headlines present his actions and words without challenge
• Repetition of themes like national unity, resilience, and dialogue, aligning with his policy framing

The outlet is state-affiliated (IRNA), so favorable framing is expected. Headlines are largely factual and ceremonial, with no explicit praise or celebration, but the consistent amplification of Pezeshkian's statements and activities without critical scrutiny indicates a positive stance. Some headlines (e.g., 15, 21) report his criticism of the US, but the outlet itself does not adopt that hostility; it treats him as a credible spokesperson.

• Araghchi is consistently quoted directly and without distancing verbs
• Headlines foreground his diplomatic activity and statements as official policy
• Positive framing of his actions (e.g., 'stresses', 'underscores', 'calls')
• External praise (Hezbollah MP) is included to reinforce his standing

The outlet is Iran's state news agency, so favourable treatment is expected; the entity's own statements are often critical of the US, but the outlet itself does not criticise Araghchi.

• Quotes Iranian officials as authoritative voices
• Frames US actions as failures or unlawful
• Highlights national achievements and unity
• Uses positive terms like 'martyred' and 'historic'

The outlet is Iran's state news agency, so coverage is inherently favorable to the Iranian state. The entity is the country itself, and the headlines consistently amplify official statements and frame Iran positively, but the stance is not overtly celebratory or promotional beyond standard state media practice.