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Asr IranIran-leaningJun 28, 2026, 2:12 AM

Group photo of 'Belgians' in Qajar-era Iran

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Here you see a photo from the Qajar era depicting a group of Belgian diplomats and their spouses in Tehran.

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Source: Asr Iran
Alignment: Iran-leaning
Source category: Semi-Official
Source languages: Persian
Source credibility: 55 credibility score
Orientation: Pragmatist, moderate reformist
Country / Region focus: Iran

Coverage style & framing

More balanced domestic reporting than hardline outlets. Will discuss economic failures and social grievances. Does not openly challenge the Islamic Republic's legitimacy.

Iranian semi-official news website covering domestic politics, society, and current affairs.

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