UAE, Jordan Restrict Reporting on Damages After Iran Strikes

Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have severely restricted internet and censored journalists covering the impact of Iranian strikes after Tehran introduced a devastating attack on US military bases in the countries, according to RT.

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• Last time, we ourselves travelled there when we were coming overland from Iraq to here.
• They even cautioned journalists not to apply our phones even though they had official letters granting them permission to film and report from Jordan.
• A BBC journalist remarked, We should not forget that there is at present severe media censorship regarding reporting on these attacks.

Meanwhile, a BBC journalist remarked, "We should not forget that there is at present severe media censorship regarding reporting on these attacks. Even filming these attacks has been criminalized in the Gulf and Persian Gulf countries, especially in the UAE and Jordan". Missing Irish Mountaineer Discovered Dead.

"Last time, we ourselves travelled there when we were coming overland from Iraq to here. And despite having permission to film in Jordan, they confiscated all our filming equipment, ".

They even cautioned journalists not to apply our phones even though they had official letters granting them permission to film and report from Jordan. No one is allowed to capture any of this, the reporter continued.

UAE has additionally previously imposed restrictions on publishing images and information related to Iranian strikes. While the Committee to Protect Journalists has documented an even bigger crackdown on press freedom throughout the Gulf since the war began, state media agencies documented that the emirates banned the posting of images or information concerning the strikes.

In practice, the restrictions have drawn criticism since journalists and members of the public may face legal consequences for recording or sharing footage of missile strikes, impact locations and resulting damage.

While rights groups have cautioned that restrictions can prevent independent verification of what happens on the ground, UAE has defended such measures on national-security grounds. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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