RISING TENSIONS BETWEEN IRAN AND THE UNITED STATES: THREAT TO THE STRAIT OF HORMUZEVOLUTION
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FRAMING DISTRIBUTION
48 sources analyzed. Dominant framing: ALARMIST.
26 sources shifted framing over time.
AVERAGE SENTIMENT: NEGATIVE
48 SOURCES ANALYZED127 ARTICLESFROM 03/24/2026 TO 03/24/2026
FRANCE4 SOURCES
CHANGE DETECTED90%
BEFORE:VICTIMIZING
→AFTER:CRITICAL
Mar 24, 2026
Moyen-Orient : l'Iran fait état de "lourds dégâts" à ses infrastructures d'eau et d'énergie
Mar 24, 2026
L'Iran inflexible face à Trump qui exige la réouverture du détroit d'Ormuz d'ici 48 heures
FRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
Moyen-Orient : l'Iran fait état de "lourds dégâts" à ses infrastructures d'eau et d'énergie ↗
The article highlights the damages suffered by Iran following American-Israeli strikes, emphasizing civilian losses and the impact on the country's vital infrastructure.
SENTIMENT SCOREVERY NEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
heavy damagesattackstrikesvictimscivilians
ACTOR TREATMENT
IranNEGATIVE
États-UnisNEGATIVE
IsraëlNEGATIVE
civils iraniensNEGATIVE
Abbas AliabadiNEUTRAL
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FRANCE INFO
France · 3 ARTICLESCHANGE DETECTED
CHANGE DETECTED50%
BEFORE:VICTIMIZING
→AFTER:NUANCED
Mar 24, 2026
"À Tel-Aviv, nous aurions été bien protégés" : la colère des habitants d’Arad dans le sud d'Israël, ciblée par les missiles iraniens
Mar 24, 2026
Que sait-on de la portée des missiles de l'Iran, après les tirs visant une base américano-britannique dans l'océan Indien¨?
FRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
"À Tel-Aviv, nous aurions été bien protégés" : la colère des habitants d’Arad dans le sud d'Israël, ciblée par les missiles iraniens ↗
The article highlights the anger and frustration of Arad residents after Iranian missile strikes, emphasizing their feeling of being neglected by Israel's defense system.
SENTIMENT SCOREVERY NEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
hitinjureddefendneglectsfear
ACTOR TREATMENT
AradNEGATIVE
IsraëlNEUTRAL
IranNEGATIVE
Benjamin NétanyahouNEUTRAL
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RFI
France · 3 ARTICLESCHANGE DETECTED
CHANGE DETECTED50%
BEFORE:NUANCED
→AFTER:VICTIMIZING
Mar 24, 2026
Chine-Iran: les leviers d’une relation stratégique à l’épreuve de la guerre
Mar 24, 2026
Arrivée à Libreville des premiers rapatriés gabonais du Moyen-Orient en guerre
FRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
Chine-Iran: les leviers d’une relation stratégique à l’épreuve de la guerre ↗
The article examines the strategic relationship between China and Iran in a balanced manner, highlighting both the mutual benefits and the associated risks in a context of war.
SENTIMENT SCORENEUTRAL
LEXICAL FIELD
strategictestinterdependenceasymmetricresilience
ACTOR TREATMENT
ChineNEUTRAL
IranNEUTRAL
États-UnisNEGATIVE
RussiePOSITIVE
pétroleNEUTRAL
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UNITED KINGDOM4 SOURCES
CHANGE DETECTED50%
BEFORE:FACTUAL
→AFTER:CRITICAL
Mar 24, 2026
'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike
Mar 24, 2026
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
FRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike ↗
The article reports the details of Iranian attacks on Israel, highlighting the number of injured and the areas hit while mentioning Iran's reaction.
SENTIMENT SCORENEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
direct hitinjuredstrikesresponsenuclear
ACTOR TREATMENT
IranNEGATIVE
IsraëlNEUTRAL
AradNEGATIVE
DimonaNEGATIVE
Natanz nuclear facilityNEUTRAL
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THE GUARDIAN ↗United Kingdom · 1 ARTICLE
FRAMING EVOLUTION
Australian politics live: ASX plunges as investors weigh Trump’s Iran ultimatum; Plibersek says working from home could be ‘helpful’ during fuel crisis ↗
The article highlights the fall of the Australian stock index due to tensions between the United States and Iran, while noting other socioeconomic issues such as food shortages for some households in Queensland.
SENTIMENT SCOREVERY NEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
plongéesultimatumcrisemenaceseffacé(es)
ACTOR TREATMENT
ASXNEGATIVE
IranNEGATIVE
TrumpNEGATIVE
QueenslandNEGATIVE
European UnionNEUTRAL
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THE INDEPENDENT
United Kingdom · 4 ARTICLESFRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
UK defences ‘not adequate’ say military experts as threat of ballistic missiles from Iran assessed ↗
The article outlines concerns regarding the United Kingdom's defense capabilities against Iranian ballistic missile threats, while also presenting official denials and the nuances provided by various experts.
SENTIMENT SCORENEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
inadequatewarningdoubtsdefenselessvulnerable
ACTOR TREATMENT
UKNEUTRAL
IranNEGATIVE
IsraelNEUTRAL
NatoPOSITIVE
Steve ReedPOSITIVE
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UKRAINE3 SOURCES
CHANGE DETECTED50%
BEFORE:NUANCED
→AFTER:FACTUAL
Mar 24, 2026
Iran claims that Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except “hostile” ones
Mar 24, 2026
Merz reports on conversation with Trump: Discussed Ukraine and Iran
FRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
Iran claims that Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except “hostile” ones ↗
The article presents Iran's statements on free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while highlighting diplomatic and military tensions with the West.
SENTIMENT SCORENEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
hostilecooperationsecurityaggressiontrust
ACTOR TREATMENT
IranNEUTRAL
International Maritime Organization (IMO)NEUTRAL
United StatesNEGATIVE
IsraelNEGATIVE
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KYIV POST
Ukraine · 3 ARTICLESFRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
US Rejects Russian Offer to Halt Intelligence Sharing With Iran if Ukraine Aid Ends ↗
The article takes a critical stance towards the Russian proposal and its implications, highlighting Russian denials in response to information circulated by Politico.
SENTIMENT SCORENEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
intelligencerejectsdenieddisinformationwarnings
ACTOR TREATMENT
USNEUTRAL
RussiaNEGATIVE
IranNEGATIVE
UkraineNEUTRAL
PoliticoNEUTRAL
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UKRAINSKA PRAVDA EN
Ukraine · 1 ARTICLEFRAMING EVOLUTION
Germany's Merz speaks with Trump about Ukraine and Iran ↗
The article reports the discussions between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump on various topics, including Ukraine and the situation in Iran.
SENTIMENT SCORENEUTRAL
LEXICAL FIELD
discussedagreedremain in close contactofficial visittensions
ACTOR TREATMENT
Friedrich MerzNEUTRAL
Donald TrumpNEUTRAL
GermanyNEUTRAL
IranNEUTRAL
UkraineNEUTRAL
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CANADA3 SOURCES
GLOBE AND MAIL
Canada · 3 ARTICLESCHANGE DETECTED
CHANGE DETECTED50%
BEFORE:ALARMIST
→AFTER:ALARMIST
Mar 24, 2026
Iran, U.S. threaten to attack critical infrastructure after Trump’s demand to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Mar 24, 2026
Trump threatens to escalate Iran attacks after suggesting war 'winding down'
FRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
Iran, U.S. threaten to attack critical infrastructure after Trump’s demand to reopen Strait of Hormuz ↗
The article adopts an alarmist angle by highlighting the threats and potential attacks between the United States, Israel, and Iran, while emphasizing the risk of escalating war in the Middle East region.
SENTIMENT SCOREVERY NEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
threatenedattackedclosedcrisiswar
ACTOR TREATMENT
IranNEGATIVE
United StatesNEUTRAL
IsraelNEUTRAL
Strait of HormuzNEGATIVE
Donald TrumpNEGATIVE
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NATIONAL POST
Canada · 3 ARTICLESFRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
‘We didn’t expect this’: Iran missile gets past Israel nuclear research town’s defences ↗
The article highlights the lack of security and the residents' surprise at a successful attack on Dimona, emphasizing the impact and damage caused.
SENTIMENT SCOREVERY NEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
destroyedwoundedfailedshockstrikes
ACTOR TREATMENT
IranNEGATIVE
IsraelNEUTRAL
DimonaNEGATIVE
residentsNEGATIVE
nuclear facilityNEUTRAL
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CBC NEWS
Canada · 1 ARTICLEFRAMING EVOLUTION
The National | U.S. gives Iran an ultimatum ↗
The article adopts an alarmist tone in warning of a threat of US military strikes against Iranian infrastructure, highlighting the geopolitical tension.
SENTIMENT SCOREVERY NEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
ultimatumgrèvecentrales électriquess'effondresombre
ACTOR TREATMENT
U.S.NEUTRAL
IranNEGATIVE
CubaNEGATIVE
The Guess WhoPOSITIVE
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UNITED STATES2 SOURCES
CHANGE DETECTED90%
BEFORE:ALARMIST
→AFTER:NUANCED
Mar 24, 2026
Iran threatens mass ‘water war’ with strikes on key plants in days, UN official warns
Mar 24, 2026
UK nuclear submarine deployed to Arabian Sea before Iran targets key US-UK base: reports
FRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
Iran threatens mass ‘water war’ with strikes on key plants in days, UN official warns ↗
The article highlights Iran's threats to attack desalination facilities, emphasizing the risk of a regional and global crisis.
SENTIMENT SCOREVERY NEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
threatenswater warstrikecrisiscatastrophic
ACTOR TREATMENT
IranNEGATIVE
U.N.NEUTRAL
IsraelNEUTRAL
USNEUTRAL
Middle EastNEGATIVE
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NPR
United States · 3 ARTICLESFRAMING EVOLUTION
Mar 24Mar 24
Trump threatens Iran's power plants as war enters fourth week with no end in sight ↗
The article adopts an alarmist angle in describing the recent exchanges of blows between Israel and Iran, with serious threats from both sides, including a threat from President Trump against Iranian power plants.
SENTIMENT SCOREVERY NEGATIVE
LEXICAL FIELD
obliteratewarthreatensstrikesmissiles
ACTOR TREATMENT
TrumpNEGATIVE
IranNEGATIVE
IsraëlNEUTRAL
Strait of HormuzNEUTRAL
Ayesh RascoeNEUTRAL
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