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Charlie Stross
Charlie Stross
@cstross@wandering.shop  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Meanwhile, the media in the UK—and the USA—are TOTALLY IGNORING the ongoing revolutionary turmoil in Iran, with running street battles, a general strike, dozens of cities in open rebellion against the IRG and government forces, NOTAMS warning aircraft away from areas where there's ongoing gunfire, Kurdish militias crossing the border to tackle the Revolutionary Guard …

sheislaurence
sheislaurence
@sheislaurence@mastodon.social replied  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

@cstross not entirely true. But yes, in a burning world, #news orgs are choosing what sells most #outrage first.

https://www.channel4.com/news/internet-blackout-in-iran-as-protests-enter-12th-day

Channel 4 News

Internet blackout in Iran as protests enter 12th day

Huge demonstrations are taking place across Iran tonight after the exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urged people to take to the streets or shout from their windows or rooftops. 
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