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Pakistani PM: Ballistic missiles were not part of US-Iran deal
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Pakistani PM: Ballistic missiles were not part of US-Iran deal

The Pakistani Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, stated that ballistic missiles were not part of the understanding memorandum signed between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan acting as a mediator. He made this statement during a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's delegation in Islamabad. Abbasi emphasized that the issue of ballistic missiles was not discussed during the negotiations between Washington and Tehran. He criticized those who attempt to undermine the agreement, arguing that it is unacceptable for some countries to possess ballistic missiles while Iran cannot. Abbasi also highlighted Pakistan's role as a mediator in facilitating the agreement and thanked several Middle Eastern countries for their support.

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Dnevni avaz logoDnevni avazParty-alignedCenterFactual 85Objective 7013 days ago
Pakistani PM: Ballistic missiles were not part of US-Iran deal

The Pakistani Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, stated that ballistic missiles were not part of the understanding memorandum signed between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan acting as a mediator. He made this statement during a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's delegation in Islamabad. Abbasi emphasized that the issue of ballistic missiles was not discussed during the negotiations between Washington and Tehran. He criticized those who attempt to undermine the agreement, arguing that it is unacceptable for some countries to possess ballistic missiles while Iran cannot. Abbasi also highlighted Pakistan's role as a mediator in facilitating the agreement and thanked several Middle Eastern countries for their support.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the statements of the Pakistani Prime Minister regarding the US-Iran agreement without overtly favoring any side. It includes direct quotes from the official source (Pakistan's PM) and does not exhibit biased language or selective sourcing. The framing remains neutral, focusing

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 70): The article accurately reports the Pakistani premier's statements regarding ballistic missiles not being part of the US-Iran memorandum. It reflects the official position but includes some subjective language like 'licemjerje' (hypocrisy) which may bias the narrative. Cross-source consensus supports

Oslobođenje logoOslobođenjeIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 6513 days ago
Pakistani PM reveals new details of talks: Tehran has never negotiated

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that ballistic missiles were not part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the United States and Iran with Pakistani mediation. He emphasized that Iran did not wish to discuss the issue during negotiations and that some countries attempt to undermine the agreement. Sharif argued against double standards regarding states' rights to possess such capabilities and highlighted Pakistan's role as a mediator in facilitating the deal. He also thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt for their support during the process.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the statements of Pakistan's prime minister without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports directly on his claims regarding the exclusion of ballistic missiles from the US-Iran agreement and his stance on double standards, without evident favoritism toward any

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 65): This article repeats the same factual content as the first, with similar phrasing. While factually consistent, it lacks depth and shows less objectivity due to repetitive structure and similar emotive language.

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