Mizan News Agency

Mizan News Agency is the official news agency of the Iranian judiciary, focusing on reporting legal and judicial issues within Iran. It serves as a key source for news related to the judiciary and legal matters in the country.

CCI Score

-53.96

4.65% June 28

Latest Event

State Media Endorses Authoritarian Narrative

Mizan News Agency, the official news agency of the Iranian judiciary, confirmed the death of a top prosecutor at Evin prison amid Israeli strikes. The confirmation underscores the agency's role in propagating state-sanctioned narratives during military conflicts and reinforces the authoritarian regime's messaging.

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Mizan News Agency is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

These companies are fully aligned with authoritarian regimes. They not only support but also enforce oppressive policies, playing a significant role in the regime’s operational apparatus and contributing directly to its consolidation of power.

Latest Events

JUN

28

2025

State Media Endorses Authoritarian Narrative
-40.00

Mizan News Agency, the official news agency of the Iranian judiciary, confirmed the death of a top prosecutor at Evin prison amid Israeli strikes. The confirmation underscores the agency's role in propagating state-sanctioned narratives during military conflicts and reinforces the authoritarian regime's messaging.
JUN

23

2025

State Propaganda Through Reporting of Execution
-64.45

Mizan News Agency, the official news agency of the Iranian judiciary, reported on the execution of a man accused of espionage for Israel. The report, which details the case involving an alleged attempt to transfer classified information to Mossad, reflects the agency's role in reinforcing state narratives and advancing authoritarian messaging.
-60

Public and Political Behavior

June 28

As the official news agency of the Iranian judiciary, Mizan disseminates state-sanctioned narratives that legitimize repressive actions and support authoritarian governance. Its reporting on the execution reinforces government propaganda, thereby contributing to the suppression of dissent.

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel
-70

Media Influence and Propaganda

June 28

Mizan News Agency functions as a state propaganda tool that amplifies the Iranian judiciary's authoritarian narrative. The agency’s report on the execution not only highlights state policies but also serves to justify and normalize repressive measures, limiting independent media and dissenting viewpoints.

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel
AUG

28

2023

Judicial Propaganda: Reporting on Repressive Arrest
-62.41

Mizan News Agency, the judiciary's official news outlet, reported on the arrest of singer Mehdi Yarahi on August 28 for 'releasing an illegal song'. This coverage aligns with state censorship and repressive judicial practices, reinforcing authoritarian narratives and limiting free expression.
-75

Media Influence and Propaganda

June 28

Mizan News Agency’s report on the arrest of Mehdi Yarahi, framed as a case of releasing an 'illegal song', serves as a tool of judicial propaganda. By amplifying state-sanctioned narratives, the agency supports censorship and repression that undermine artistic expression and dissent, thereby reinforcing authoritarian mechanisms.

World Report 2024: Iran
JUN

18

2023

Mizan News Agency Propagates State Narrative on Execution
-48.97

Mizan News Agency, the official news outlet of the Iranian judiciary, reported the execution of Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh – an individual whose case had raised concerns by Amnesty International. By disseminating the state’s account of the event without critical analysis, the agency reinforces an authoritarian narrative that lends legitimacy to controversial judicial practices.
-60

Media Influence and Propaganda

June 28

Mizan News Agency, as a state-controlled outlet of the Iranian judiciary, plays a key role in shaping public perception by echoing the regime’s narrative. Its undisputed reporting of a contentious judicial execution, highlighted by prior human rights concerns from Amnesty International, contributes to legitimizing authoritarian state actions and suppressing dissent.

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