US-Iranian Proxies Clash and Role of Stringers in Conflict Journalism

This chapter discusses the military engagement between the US and Iranian proxies in the Middle East, as well as the role of stringers in conflict journalism. It highlights the injuries sustained by Americans, the cognitive dissonance game played by the administration, and the possibility of a regional war between Iran and Israel. The chapter also delves into the scandal of news organizations employing stringers affiliated with terrorist groups, the denial and dancing around by Reuters regarding their embedded relationship with Hamas, and the ethical issues surrounding news organizations and their sources.