The Explanation - The Media Show: Iran protests and international coverage
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Ongoing protests in Iran have prompted scrutiny of how international media organisations report events in a highly restricted environment, with criticism focused on prominence and framing of coverage. Behrang Tajdin of BBC Persian and Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent, set out the editorial constraints and considerations involved.
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Presenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Content producer: Lucy Wai
Published on Thursday, 15th January 2026.
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