The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on the media over its coverage of the war with Iran — Axios
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on the media in an attempt to influence coverage of the war with Iran.
This is reported by Axios.
According to the publication, in recent weeks, government officials have threatened the media with regulatory sanctions and restricted journalists’ access to briefings due to their coverage of the war.
In particular, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr stated that broadcasters’ licenses could be revoked if their coverage of events did not serve the “public interest.”
His statement came after criticism from Trump, who accused the media of allegedly wanting the U.S. to lose the war.
There are also reports of restrictions on journalists’ access to Pentagon briefings. In particular, representatives of print media and photographers were denied entry to events.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset also criticized journalists during one of the briefings for their coverage of the situation, specifically mentioning CNN.
At the same time, the article notes that such measures may face legal obstacles, as U.S. law provides significant protection for freedom of speech.
Axios also points out that attempts to restrict media activity during wars often have long-term consequences and can persist even after conflicts end.
Iran has outlined conditions fora ceasefire in the Persian Gulf region — Reuters.
As a reminder, Iran reported damage to thousands of civilian facilities following attacks by the U.S. and Israel.
Iran also accused the U.S. of intending to orchestrate a new 9/11.
