Code of Ethics and Conduct

TehranianOnline News Agency is committed to observing the following principles in all of its media activities:

 

  1. Awareness and Truthfulness: News and reports must be accurate, well-documented, and free from distortion.
  2. Fairness and Impartiality: Our journalists avoid political and commercial bias and remain resistant to external pressures.
  3. Social Responsibility: We are accountable to our audience and society, and we believe free access to information is the right of everyone.
  4. Respect for Individual Rights: Privacy, personal dignity, and the intellectual and material rights of content creators are respected.
  5. Transparency and Integrity: The highest standards of honesty are maintained in interviews and reports, and any mistakes are corrected promptly.
  6. Professional Language and Expression: Using respectful language and avoiding offensive or inappropriate tone are among our core principles.
  7. Professional Independence: Our journalists refrain from any affiliation or cooperation with entities they cover in their reporting.
  8. Protection of Professional Confidentiality: News sources and confidential information are disclosed only within the framework of the law.
  9. Commitment to Editorial Policy: The name and reputation of Tehranians Online are used solely in line with the organization’s mission and objectives.
  10. Continuous Quality Improvement: We continuously strive to produce and publish accurate, timely, and valuable news and reports.