Strait of Hormuz crisis
US
The New York Times
The NYT stresses Iranian escalation and the immediate risk the strait closure poses to global trade.
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EU
Le Monde
Le Monde reads the crisis mainly as a diplomatic deadlock between Washington, Tehran and their allies.
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MENA
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera tells the crisis through those directly exposed to it: Gulf residents, seafarers and crews on damaged ships.
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RU
TASS
TASS presents the blockade as the result of US Middle East policy and Western support for Israel.
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CN
Xinhua
Xinhua emphasises regional stability, international law and the need for a negotiated exit.
ReadUS
The New York Times
The NYT stresses Iranian escalation and the immediate risk the strait closure poses to global trade.
ReadEU
Le Monde
Le Monde reads the crisis mainly as a diplomatic deadlock between Washington, Tehran and their allies.
ReadMENA
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera tells the crisis through those directly exposed to it: Gulf residents, seafarers and crews on damaged ships.
ReadRU
TASS
TASS presents the blockade as the result of US Middle East policy and Western support for Israel.
ReadCN
Xinhua
Xinhua emphasises regional stability, international law and the need for a negotiated exit.
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Alignment index on how this event is interpreted
Hormuz blockade and oil shock
The same event is perceived very differently