{
  "metadata": {
    "version": "1.0",
    "last_updated": "2026-03-12T00:43:00Z",
    "description": "Comprehensive intelligence source database for Iran conflict SITREP. Organized by credibility tier and language. Used by N8N deep research workflow.",
    "credibility_scale": "0-100 (100=most credible for ground truth, 0=propaganda only)",
    "access_method": "public_web|vpm_mirror|x_account|telegram|restricted",
    "geographic_focus": "iran|israel|lebanon|gaza|yemen|regional|global"
  },
  "sources": {
    "tier_1_arabic_primary": [
      {
        "id": "al_mayadeen",
        "name": "Al Mayadeen",
        "url": "https://www.almayadeen.net",
        "language": ["ar", "en"],
        "category": "regional_news",
        "credibility_score": 75,
        "bias": "pro-iran_resistance",
        "geographic_focus": "regional",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.almayadeen.net/search?q=",
        "notes": "Lebanese outlet, direct access to IRGC/Hezbollah sources, breaking news priority",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "al_jazeera_arabic",
        "name": "Al Jazeera Arabic",
        "url": "https://www.aljazeera.net",
        "language": ["ar"],
        "category": "major_wire",
        "credibility_score": 80,
        "bias": "independent_regional",
        "geographic_focus": "regional",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.aljazeera.net/news/",
        "notes": "Qatari funding, strong on-ground reporting in Middle East",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "middle_east_eye",
        "name": "Middle East Eye",
        "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "independent_investigative",
        "credibility_score": 78,
        "bias": "independent",
        "geographic_focus": "regional",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/search?q=",
        "notes": "Independent investigative journalism, strong source verification",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "the_cradle",
        "name": "The Cradle",
        "url": "https://www.thecradleme.com",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "independent_analysis",
        "credibility_score": 72,
        "bias": "regional_perspective",
        "geographic_focus": "regional",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.thecradleme.com/search?q=",
        "notes": "Middle East analysis, good on geopolitical framing",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "arab_news",
        "name": "Arab News",
        "url": "https://www.arabnews.com",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "major_wire",
        "credibility_score": 65,
        "bias": "gulf_perspective",
        "geographic_focus": "regional",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.arabnews.com/search?q=",
        "notes": "Saudi-backed, useful for Gulf state perspective and some Iranian reporting",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ],
    "tier_1_farsi_primary": [
      {
        "id": "mehr_news_farsi",
        "name": "Mehr News Agency (Farsi)",
        "url": "https://www.mehrnews.com",
        "language": ["fa"],
        "category": "state_agency",
        "credibility_score": 45,
        "bias": "state_aligned",
        "geographic_focus": "iran",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.mehrnews.com/search?q=",
        "notes": "Iranian state, official narratives, useful for what regime wants to project",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "irna_farsi",
        "name": "IRNA (Islamic Republic News Agency) - Farsi",
        "url": "https://www.irna.ir",
        "language": ["fa"],
        "category": "state_agency",
        "credibility_score": 40,
        "bias": "state_propaganda",
        "geographic_focus": "iran",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.irna.ir/search?q=",
        "notes": "Official Iranian state news, propaganda value only, verify everything",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "tasnim_farsi",
        "name": "Tasnim News (Farsi)",
        "url": "https://www.tasnimnews.com",
        "language": ["fa"],
        "category": "irgc_affiliated",
        "credibility_score": 35,
        "bias": "irgc_propaganda",
        "geographic_focus": "iran",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.tasnimnews.com/search?q=",
        "notes": "IRGC-affiliated, military propaganda, raw claims need verification",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "iran_intl_farsi",
        "name": "Iran International (Farsi)",
        "url": "https://www.iran-international.com/fa",
        "language": ["fa"],
        "category": "diaspora_opposition",
        "credibility_score": 70,
        "bias": "anti_regime",
        "geographic_focus": "iran",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.iran-international.com/fa/search?q=",
        "notes": "Diaspora/opposition outlet, on-ground sources inside Iran, tends toward regime-critical",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ],
    "tier_1_hebrew_primary": [
      {
        "id": "ynet",
        "name": "Ynet",
        "url": "https://www.ynet.co.il",
        "language": ["he", "en"],
        "category": "major_news",
        "credibility_score": 75,
        "bias": "israeli_perspective",
        "geographic_focus": "israel",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.ynet.co.il/search?q=",
        "notes": "Major Israeli outlet, direct access to IDF/government sources",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "walla",
        "name": "Walla",
        "url": "https://www.walla.co.il",
        "language": ["he"],
        "category": "major_news",
        "credibility_score": 74,
        "bias": "israeli_mainstream",
        "geographic_focus": "israel",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.walla.co.il/search?q=",
        "notes": "Israeli mainstream news, good for Israeli military/political updates",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "channel_12_13",
        "name": "Channel 12/13 News (Israel)",
        "url": "https://www.mako.co.il",
        "language": ["he"],
        "category": "major_broadcaster",
        "credibility_score": 76,
        "bias": "israeli_mainstream",
        "geographic_focus": "israel",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.mako.co.il/news-news/",
        "notes": "Israeli TV news, good on Israeli government messaging and military ops",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "haaretz",
        "name": "Haaretz (English)",
        "url": "https://www.haaretz.com",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "independent_news",
        "credibility_score": 80,
        "bias": "independent_critical",
        "geographic_focus": "israel",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.haaretz.com/search?q=",
        "notes": "Israeli independent journalism, critical coverage, good investigative work",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "times_of_israel",
        "name": "Times of Israel",
        "url": "https://www.timesofisrael.com",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "independent_news",
        "credibility_score": 72,
        "bias": "israeli_independent",
        "geographic_focus": "israel",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.timesofisrael.com/tag/iran/",
        "notes": "Israeli independent, English-language, good for Israeli perspective on Iran",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ],
    "tier_1_western_wire": [
      {
        "id": "reuters",
        "name": "Reuters",
        "url": "https://www.reuters.com",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "major_wire",
        "credibility_score": 85,
        "bias": "western_mainstream",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.reuters.com/news/search?query=iran+israel",
        "notes": "Major wire service, fact-checked, but slow on breaking news",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "ap_news",
        "name": "AP News",
        "url": "https://apnews.com",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "major_wire",
        "credibility_score": 85,
        "bias": "western_mainstream",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://apnews.com/search?q=iran+israel",
        "notes": "Associated Press, fact-checked, mainstream Western perspective",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "afp",
        "name": "Agence France-Presse (AFP)",
        "url": "https://www.afp.com",
        "language": ["en", "fr"],
        "category": "major_wire",
        "credibility_score": 84,
        "bias": "western_mainstream",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.afp.com/search?q=iran+israel",
        "notes": "French wire service, good European perspective",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "al_jazeera_english",
        "name": "Al Jazeera English",
        "url": "https://www.aljazeera.com",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "major_broadcaster",
        "credibility_score": 80,
        "bias": "independent_regional",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.aljazeera.com/news/?q=iran+israel",
        "notes": "Qatari-funded, English service, good regional coverage",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "bbc",
        "name": "BBC News",
        "url": "https://www.bbc.com/news",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "major_broadcaster",
        "credibility_score": 82,
        "bias": "uk_mainstream",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.bbc.com/news/search?q=iran+israel",
        "notes": "British state broadcaster, reliable, sometimes slow on breaking news",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ],
    "tier_2_osint_accounts": [
      {
        "id": "osint_nrg",
        "name": "@Nrg_OSINTeam (X/Twitter)",
        "url": "https://twitter.com/Nrg_OSINTeam",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "osint",
        "credibility_score": 82,
        "bias": "independent_technical",
        "geographic_focus": "regional",
        "access": "x_account",
        "search_endpoint": "N/A",
        "notes": "Professional OSINT team, satellite imagery, technical verification",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "osint_ylandes",
        "name": "@YLandes (X/Twitter)",
        "url": "https://twitter.com/YLandes",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "osint_journalist",
        "credibility_score": 79,
        "bias": "independent",
        "geographic_focus": "regional",
        "access": "x_account",
        "search_endpoint": "N/A",
        "notes": "OSINT journalist, ground truth verification, Arabic sources",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "osint_conflicts",
        "name": "@Conflicts (X/Twitter)",
        "url": "https://twitter.com/Conflicts",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "osint",
        "credibility_score": 77,
        "bias": "independent",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "x_account",
        "search_endpoint": "N/A",
        "notes": "Real-time conflict tracking, military ops",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "osint_intelcrab",
        "name": "@IntelCrab (X/Twitter)",
        "url": "https://twitter.com/IntelCrab",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "osint",
        "credibility_score": 75,
        "bias": "independent",
        "geographic_focus": "regional",
        "access": "x_account",
        "search_endpoint": "N/A",
        "notes": "Intelligence analysis, Middle East focus",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "osint_geoconf",
        "name": "@GeoConfirmed (X/Twitter)",
        "url": "https://twitter.com/GeoConfirmed",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "osint",
        "credibility_score": 80,
        "bias": "independent",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "x_account",
        "search_endpoint": "N/A",
        "notes": "Geolocation verification, satellite imagery, technical rigor",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "bellingcat",
        "name": "Bellingcat",
        "url": "https://www.bellingcat.com",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "independent_investigative",
        "credibility_score": 88,
        "bias": "independent_rigorous",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.bellingcat.com/news/?s=iran",
        "notes": "Premier independent investigative journalism, high verification standards",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ],
    "tier_2_diaspora_opposition": [
      {
        "id": "iran_intl_english",
        "name": "Iran International (English)",
        "url": "https://www.iran-international.com",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "diaspora_opposition",
        "credibility_score": 72,
        "bias": "anti_regime",
        "geographic_focus": "iran",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.iran-international.com/search?q=",
        "notes": "Diaspora outlet, anti-regime, good for opposition sources",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "radio_farda",
        "name": "Radio Farda (RFE/RL Farsi)",
        "url": "https://www.radiofarda.com",
        "language": ["fa"],
        "category": "rfe_rl",
        "credibility_score": 68,
        "bias": "us_backed_opposition",
        "geographic_focus": "iran",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.radiofarda.com/",
        "notes": "RFE/RL service for Iran, anti-regime, useful but US-backed",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "bbc_persian",
        "name": "BBC Persian",
        "url": "https://www.bbc.com/persian",
        "language": ["fa"],
        "category": "bbc_service",
        "credibility_score": 74,
        "bias": "uk_independent",
        "geographic_focus": "iran",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.bbc.com/persian/",
        "notes": "BBC Farsi service, trusted inside Iran despite blockade",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ],
    "tier_3_regional_specialization": [
      {
        "id": "lebanese_national_news",
        "name": "National News Agency (Lebanon)",
        "url": "https://www.nna-leb.gov.lb",
        "language": ["ar", "en"],
        "category": "state_agency",
        "credibility_score": 55,
        "bias": "lebanese_state",
        "geographic_focus": "lebanon",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/",
        "notes": "Lebanese official, Hezbollah information channel",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "houthis_media",
        "name": "Houthi Media Center",
        "url": "https://www.ansarollah.com",
        "language": ["ar", "en"],
        "category": "proxy_media",
        "credibility_score": 25,
        "bias": "houthi_propaganda",
        "geographic_focus": "yemen",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.ansarollah.com",
        "notes": "Houthi propaganda, claims need verification, but useful for their operational posture",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "yemen_news_agency",
        "name": "Saba News Agency (Yemen)",
        "url": "https://www.saba.ye",
        "language": ["ar", "en"],
        "category": "state_agency",
        "credibility_score": 40,
        "bias": "houthi_aligned",
        "geographic_focus": "yemen",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.saba.ye/ar/news/",
        "notes": "Houthi-controlled Yemen news, propaganda value only",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "palestinians_wafa",
        "name": "WAFA News Agency (Palestine)",
        "url": "https://wafa.ps",
        "language": ["ar", "en"],
        "category": "state_agency",
        "credibility_score": 50,
        "bias": "palestinian_authority",
        "geographic_focus": "palestine",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://wafa.ps/en/",
        "notes": "Palestinian Authority news, useful for Palestinian perspective",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ],
    "tier_3_twitter_accounts": [
      {
        "id": "twitter_iranian_accounts",
        "name": "Iranian Independent Journalists (Twitter)",
        "url": "https://twitter.com/search?q=iran+conflict",
        "language": ["en", "fa"],
        "category": "citizen_journalists",
        "credibility_score": 65,
        "bias": "varied_independent",
        "geographic_focus": "iran",
        "access": "x_account",
        "search_endpoint": "N/A",
        "notes": "Search-based collection of independent Iranian journalists and citizen reporters",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "twitter_military_analysts",
        "name": "Military Analysis Accounts (Twitter)",
        "url": "https://twitter.com/search?q=military+iran+israel",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "military_analysis",
        "credibility_score": 70,
        "bias": "independent_technical",
        "geographic_focus": "regional",
        "access": "x_account",
        "search_endpoint": "N/A",
        "notes": "Independent military analysts tracking ops, usually credible",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ],
    "tier_4_academic_think_tanks": [
      {
        "id": "iiss_london",
        "name": "International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)",
        "url": "https://www.iiss.org",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "think_tank",
        "credibility_score": 86,
        "bias": "independent_rigorous",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.iiss.org/research",
        "notes": "Premier think tank, high-quality analysis, slower publishing",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "csis",
        "name": "Center for Strategic and International Studies",
        "url": "https://www.csis.org",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "think_tank",
        "credibility_score": 78,
        "bias": "us_centrist",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.csis.org/analysis",
        "notes": "US-based think tank, good strategic analysis",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "icg",
        "name": "International Crisis Group",
        "url": "https://www.crisisgroup.org",
        "language": ["en"],
        "category": "conflict_monitor",
        "credibility_score": 82,
        "bias": "independent",
        "geographic_focus": "global",
        "access": "public_web",
        "search_endpoint": "https://www.crisisgroup.org/research",
        "notes": "Independent conflict monitoring, rigorous analysis",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ],
    "tier_4_restricted_access": [
      {
        "id": "irgc_telegram",
        "name": "IRGC Official Telegram Channels",
        "url": "https://t.me/",
        "language": ["fa"],
        "category": "military_official",
        "credibility_score": 20,
        "bias": "irgc_propaganda",
        "geographic_focus": "iran",
        "access": "telegram",
        "search_endpoint": "N/A",
        "notes": "Direct IRGC claims, high propaganda value but sometimes first to claim ops",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      },
      {
        "id": "hezbollah_telegram",
        "name": "Hezbollah Media Channels (Telegram)",
        "url": "https://t.me/",
        "language": ["ar"],
        "category": "militia_official",
        "credibility_score": 25,
        "bias": "hezbollah_propaganda",
        "geographic_focus": "lebanon",
        "access": "telegram",
        "search_endpoint": "N/A",
        "notes": "Direct Hezbollah claims, operational announcements, needs verification",
        "added": "2026-03-12"
      }
    ]
  },
  "credibility_guidelines": {
    "80_100": "Ground truth primary sources — use as facts",
    "70_79": "Strong secondary sources — verify across multiple outlets",
    "60_69": "Regional perspective — cross-check with Tier 1",
    "50_59": "State/propaganda sources — extract intent/claims, don't trust",
    "0_49": "Pure propaganda — useful for what adversary claims, not ground truth"
  },
  "access_methods": {
    "public_web": "Direct HTTP/web_fetch",
    "x_account": "Twitter API or web scrape (separate feed)",
    "telegram": "Bot API or manual monitoring",
    "vpm_mirror": "Requires proxy, usually behind cloudflare",
    "restricted": "Requires special access"
  },
  "notes": {
    "iranian_blackout": "During internet shutdowns, prioritize: Iran International (diaspora), BBC Persian, Radio Farda, X accounts with VPN, Telegram channels",
    "daily_vs_weekly": "Daily: Tier 1 + Tier 2 (40 sources). Weekly: Add Tier 3 + Tier 4 (80+ sources total)",
    "weighting_algorithm": "Claude synthesizes across ALL credibility levels, but anchors on Tier 1 + Tier 2 ground truth",
    "expansion_process": "As Mrk discovers outlets, add to appropriate tier with credibility_score"
  }
}
