A bulletproof press vest. (Credit: AFP)
In the week-long conflict, Israel and Iran have opted for epic symbolism: the Israeli “Roaring Lion” faces Iran’s “True Promise,” while the U.S., the third player, has named its operation “Epic Fury”… But behind this heroic language lies strict censorship, officially justified as a way to prevent sensitive information from reaching the enemy.'Do your job honestly'The headquarters of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (the official name of Ministry of Information), located in an upscale neighborhood of Tehran, is where foreign journalists or Iranians employed by a foreign organization must obtain their accreditation. It is the eyes and ears of the regime. Since most special envoys and correspondents barely speak Farsi, they are accompanied by a "fixer" who serves as a translator, "advises" them, or...
In the week-long conflict, Israel and Iran have opted for epic symbolism: the Israeli “Roaring Lion” faces Iran’s “True Promise,” while the U.S., the third player, has named its operation “Epic Fury”… But behind this heroic language lies strict censorship, officially justified as a way to prevent sensitive information from reaching the enemy.'Do your job honestly'The headquarters of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (the official name of Ministry of Information), located in an upscale neighborhood of Tehran, is where foreign journalists or Iranians employed by a foreign organization must obtain their accreditation. It is the eyes and ears of the regime. Since most special envoys and correspondents barely speak Farsi, they are accompanied by a "fixer" who serves as a translator,...
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