Iran: Press Freedom?

Information Warfare and Press Freedom in Iran: from pre-war repression to wartime control. Reading at Pakhuis de Zwijger. Admission is free, but use the ticketlink to reserve your place.
Iran: Press Freedom?
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Warfare and Press Freedom in Iran: from pre-war repression to wartime control
Since February 28, 2026 a major air campaign against Iran by The United States and Israel have been launched. From the beginning of this war, Iranian journalists have continued reporting while working under airstrikes and intense government pressure, while internet restrictions and digital blackouts have severely limited access to reliable information.
This panel looks at how media control, propaganda and digital repression shape the flow of information in times of conflict and political crisis. It asks what these restrictions mean for journalists, citizens, human rights, and how freedom of information can still be defended under such conditions. Together with experts, we will explore the realities of reporting on Iran and discuss what is needed to protect independent media and digital rights.
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