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Alternative·Founded 2012
MintPress News
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MintPress News is an independent news outlet founded by Mnar Adley in Minneapolis. It focuses on foreign policy, civil liberties, and the war on terror. The outlet has been controversial for its coverage of Syria, with critics alleging alignment with Syrian and Iranian government narratives.
Ownership Chain
MintPress NewsMintPress NewsMnar Adley (founder and editor-in-chief)
Funding Sources
advertisingreader donations
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •MintPress has been accused of having ties to Iranian state media, allegations the outlet denies.
- •A former contributor alleged that MintPress published a story about the Syrian chemical weapons attack in Ghouta that was influenced by Syrian government sources.
- •Limited transparency about overall funding structure.
Notable Connections
- •Founded by Mnar Adley, a journalist of Arab descent who focuses on Middle East coverage
- •Has republished content from RT and PressTV contributors
- •Focus areas include U.S. military interventions and surveillance state