Selective Attribution of Aggression (Селективная атрибуция агрессии)
Russian coverage repeatedly attributes all violence to U.S. initiative, portraying American strikes as 'defensive' responses to Iranian actions—such as closing the Strait of Hormuz or attacking ships—while omitting Iran's retaliatory attacks on multiple Gulf states and its own violations of prior agreements. This creates a narrative where the U.S. is the reactive party, despite evidence of repeated preemptive strikes by American forces.
Member events
- On July 13–14, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for…
- The US Army launched several strikes against Iranian missile and air…
- US President Donald Trump left instructions in case Iran succeeds in…
- Houthis claimed to have struck the Abha airport in Saudi Arabia. The…
- Iran struck US targets in Kuwait. In response to US attacks on the…
- US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces began a third…
- Iran's Reaction: On Monday, Iran's chief diplomat agreed with US…
- Explosions rocked the city of Bushehr in southern Iran. Explosions…
- The US will resume the blockade of Iran's maritime ports on July 14…
- On Sunday, July 12, US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully…
- One person died and four others were injured as a result of…
- Boris Nadezhdin, an agent of foreign influence, was released from…
- Brent crude oil prices on the London ICE Futures exchange rose…
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the closure of the…
- The US is demanding guarantees from Iran regarding the Strait of…
- According to the report, advance information was received regarding…
- Using standard air defense means, 220 Ukrainian manned-type unmanned…
Recurring omissions
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait
- Iran destroyed radar systems in Oman
- Iran struck fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan air base in Jordan
- Jordan intercepted and downed four missiles fired from Iranian territory
- The U.S. military said it was conducting strikes to degrade Iran's ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
- Iran claims sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and rejects U.S. statements that it does not control the strait
- The interim deal between Iran and the U.S. is nearly midway through a 60-day period intended to set up talks for a permanent end to the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in late February
- Trump suggested last week that the interim deal was 'over'
- Mediators including Pakistan, Qatar, and Egypt have continued efforts to reach a final agreement
- The U.S. is reinstating a naval blockade against Iran from midnight Central European Time on Tuesday