Information war: Iran and Israel battle to control the narrative
The media have faced criticism for their coverage of past conflicts – for example, when American journalists failed to challenge the US government's claims about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, or in the Balkans, where some reporters were accused of fuelling tensions by selectively omitting or downplaying key information. As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, FRANCE 24 speaks to Mark Seddon, former UN correspondent and speechwriter for the UN secretary-general, to examine how the conflict is being covered in the media.
The media have faced criticism for their coverage of past conflicts – for example, when American journalists failed to challenge the US government's claims about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, or in the Balkans, where some reporters were accused of fuelling tensions by selectively omitting or downplaying key information. As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, FRANCE 24 speaks to Mark Seddon, former UN correspondent and speechwriter for the UN secretary-general, to examine how the conflict is being covered in the media.
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