Journalists in Iran Face Crackdown Amidst US-Israeli Airstrikes and Internet Blackout

Information war: Journalists in Iran face bombs, blackouts and arrest

Truth is the first casualty of war. Amid an internet blackout and an ongoing crackdown by Iranian authorities, the job of independent journalists in Iran was already difficult but now with US-Israeli airstrikes, it is near impossible. A critical press offers nuance and is needed to combat state propaganda, challenge claims by US and Israeli officials, and document the killing of civilians. Our guest this week on FRANCE 24's media show Scoop is Jonathan Dagher from Reporters Without Borders.

By William HILDERBRANDT