From 'Baby Shah' to Bond villains, Iran war coverage has reached new heights of absurdity
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-05-23 02:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Media, War & Conflict
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Media coverage of the Iran war has reached full telenovela levels of absurdity. One moment, audiences are told the “Baby Shah”, Reza Pahlavi, is on the verge of a triumphant return to Tehran.
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