28 June 2026 · 60% gap

Iran war fallout

British outlets leaned on "Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz". American outlets led with "Iran Hits Back".

The GuardianDonald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz – as it happened
Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz – as it happenedUK
BreitbartIran Hits Back: Attacks Bahrain and Kuwait After U.S. Strikes
Iran Hits Back: Attacks Bahrain and Kuwait After U.S. StrikesUS

Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz – as it happened

The Guardian · 28 June 2026

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Iran Hits Back: Attacks Bahrain and Kuwait After U.S. Strikes

Breitbart · 28 June 2026

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US coverage was sharper than UK coverage on this story.

Why it matters: The same story, different frames. Editorial divergence reflects distinct national preoccupations.

Shared terms

Words both sides used.

airstrikesattacksbahraincompletecontinuesdronehaltiranislamickuwaitmissilenegotiationsotherpostrepublicresponsestrikessundaywashingtonwere
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