Keeping updated with local and global news is an important part of a student’s routine as it can develop their insight and wisdom. Although many will be familiar with the usual, biased Western news outlets, here are few alternatives in order to get another perspective:
Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) is the official news agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran and was established in 1934.
Mehr News Agency, another semi-official news outlet established in 2003 has one of the widest news coverages in Iran providing political, social and economical stories in 6 languages.
Fars News Agency, established in 2003, is considered a semi-official news outlet.
Khamenei.ir is the official website of the leader of the Islamic Revolution, Syed Ali Khamenei. News on this website centres around the leader’s speeches, meetings and visits.
Tasnim News Agency was established to ‘defend the Islamic Revolution against negative media propaganda campaigns and provide readers with realities on the ground about Iran and Islam’.
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA) is truly an international news outlet with 27 language options and news from all around the world focussing on stories relevant to all Muslims.
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