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The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames

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The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames

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This study comparatively examines how the Iran-Israel war is framed in the international news media. It aims to identify similarities and differences in the ways CNN, TRT World, Al Jazeera, and Russia Today (RT) construct the conflict through their thematic priorities, actor representations, source use, linguistic emphases, and political-discursive orientation. The research covers 160 news reports published between February 28 and April 28, 2026, with 40 reports selected from each news organization. The reports were analyzed using content analysis. The findings reveal distinct framing patterns across the four outlets. CNN primarily emphasizes regional security, U.S. decision-making processes, and energy markets, whereas TRT World highlights criticism of Israel, anti-war rhetoric, and regional stability. Al Jazeera gives greater prominence to Gulf security, civilian impacts, and debates on law and legitimacy. RT, by contrast, foregrounds U.S.-Israeli interventionism, criticism of the West, and Iran’s sovereignty discourse. Overall, the findings show that the same conflict is presented through different framing priorities and political-discursive orientations, producing distinct interpretations of the war across international news organizations.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Iran-Israel war, news framing, international media, war reporting

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Kaya, E. B. (2026). The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames. OPUS Journal of Society Research, 23(2026), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.26466/opusjsr.1983571
AMA
1.Kaya EB. The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames. OPUS TAD. 2026;23(2026):1-14. doi:10.26466/opusjsr.1983571
Chicago
Kaya, Ekin Bahar. 2026. “The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames”. OPUS Journal of Society Research 23 (2026): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.26466/opusjsr.1983571.
EndNote
Kaya EB (01 Eylül 2026) The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames. OPUS Journal of Society Research 23 2026 1–14.
IEEE
[1]E. B. Kaya, “The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames”, OPUS TAD, c. 23, sy 2026, ss. 1–14, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.26466/opusjsr.1983571.
ISNAD
Kaya, Ekin Bahar. “The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames”. OPUS Journal of Society Research 23/2026 (01 Eylül 2026): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.26466/opusjsr.1983571.
JAMA
1.Kaya EB. The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames. OPUS TAD. 2026;23:1–14.
MLA
Kaya, Ekin Bahar. “The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames”. OPUS Journal of Society Research, c. 23, sy 2026, Eylül 2026, ss. 1-14, doi:10.26466/opusjsr.1983571.
Vancouver
1.Ekin Bahar Kaya. The Iran–Israel war in international news media: A comparative analysis of news frames. OPUS TAD. 01 Eylül 2026;23(2026):1-14. doi:10.26466/opusjsr.1983571