I Am From Iran. Here’s Why American Journalists Need To Reject Iranian Propaganda.
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I Am From Iran. Here’s Why American Journalists Need To Reject Iranian Propaganda.

William Mehrvarz

Since when did the free press of the United States become a useful idiot? Why are mainstream media outlets, across the spectrum, parroting propaganda from the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI)? The Wall Street Journal spoke of the recent Iranian elections, without declaring its sham nature. The Atlantic published an unironic piece detailing Ayatollah Khamenei’s fear of the reformist party, failing to note that Iran is a totalitarian state. Nothing happens without his approval, so what exactly does he have to fear? The New York Times is no better. Their recent portrayal of the new Iranian president paints a sympathetic portrait.

Apparently, the following points need to be made for the American public.

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