politics
March 17, 2026
What Iranians Can Hear About the War
The first reports were published on small screens abroad and were not available to most Iranians.
TL;DR
- Iranians are often cut off from independent information due to internet shutdowns and censorship.
- State media mixes facts and fiction, presenting a narrative of victory and a powerful military.
- Dezinformation and AI-generated content are used by state media, though real images of civilian casualties also appear.
- Iran is considered one of the most repressive countries regarding press freedom.
- Access to foreign and Persian-language media outlets is often banned within Iran.
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