The story: While International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi did not reach a deal during his recent visit to Tehran, Iranian officials insist that the talks were not a failure. Yet, the official newspaper run by Iran’s government has described Grossi’s visit as failing to resolve outstanding disputes. This comes as both Reformist and hardline media have criticized the IAEA chief over his stance on Iran.

The coverage: In his introductory statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, Grossi asserted on Nov. 24 that the Agency’s talks with Iran on “outstanding safeguards issues” were “inconclusive.”...