Western Media Bias on Iran? Claims of Foreign Interference and Armed Groups Emerge
Wendy Wright Politics
An interview on The Katie Halper Show (@TheKatieHalperShow) with University of Tehran professor Dr. Mohammad Marandi presents a direct challenge to the predominant Western media narrative surrounding recent unrest in Iran. Marandi argues that Western media engages in systematic demonisation of Iran and manufactured consent by portraying events as purely peaceful protests, ignoring, he claims, evidence of foreign interference in Iran and violent, coordinated actions.
The discussion cites a report from Israeli Channel 14, which hinted at a foreign government smuggling weapons to arm protesters, leading to hundreds of security force casualties. Marandi frames the rapid dissipation of protests following internet shutdowns as proof of external digital coordination, rather than organic public demonstrations. He further references allegations of attempts to smuggle thousands of weapons and Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran to restore communication for foreign-backed groups.
The conversation expands into a critique of legacy media criticism and selective reporting, drawing parallels to coverage of Venezuela. Marandi suggests the media narrative versus on-the-ground reality is skewed because Iran’s independent foreign policy and support for Palestine make it a target for political destabilisation. He contends that large pro-government rallies indicate significant domestic legitimacy often omitted from Western coverage, urging audiences to seek alternative media analysis.
