Reuters

Reuters is a London-headquartered international news agency owned by Thomson Reuters. Founded in 1851, it operates one of the largest wire services in the world with approximately 2,500 journalists in 200 locations across the globe.

Reuters maintains dedicated Middle East bureaus including in Beirut, Dubai, Cairo, and Ankara. Their reporting on the Iran crisis has been among the most frequently cited in YNTK briefings, particularly for verified military developments, economic impact data, diplomatic exchanges, and official government statements. Reuters was the outlet that reported Trump’s denial of having approved the $220M DHS ad campaign — the statement that directly preceded Noem’s firing.

Reuters operates under the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, which mandate independence, integrity, and freedom from bias. Their reporting methodology emphasizes attributed sourcing and verification before publication. In fast-moving military situations, Reuters distinguishes clearly between confirmed and unconfirmed reports.