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March 03, 2026 – Iran –
Journalists in Iran are facing an increasingly dangerous environment as escalating conflict and government restrictions severely limit access to information, according to recent reports by press freedom organisations. Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warns that the war has created a severe crisis for journalism, with reporters working under air strikes while also confronting state repression and intimidation.
Since the launch of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, journalists across the country have been attempting to cover events amid heavy bombardment and rapidly deteriorating security conditions. RSF reports that reporters are continuing to work while cities face repeated air attacks, forcing some journalists to flee Tehran and relocate to other areas that are themselves vulnerable to strikes. Several reporters have described receiving threatening phone calls and warnings from authorities while trying to document developments on the ground.
The conflict has also dramatically restricted the flow of information. Internet connectivity in many parts of Iran has been severely disrupted or nearly shut down, leaving journalists struggling to communicate with sources or publish updates. With digital networks either limited or blocked, information from inside the country is reaching the outside world only slowly and sporadically. RSF says the restrictions have created an “information vacuum,” preventing both citizens and international audiences from gaining a clear picture of events during the conflict.
In addition to technical disruptions, journalists are facing mounting pressure from Iranian authorities. State media and officials have warned that any reporting considered to benefit an “enemy” could result in severe punishment. According to RSF, these warnings have heightened fears of arrest among independent reporters, many of whom are already operating under strict censorship and surveillance. Some journalists have reported that independent reporting is effectively impossible under the current conditions.
Press freedom advocates say the situation reflects a long-standing pattern of media repression in Iran that has intensified during periods of political unrest or conflict. The combination of wartime conditions, communication blackouts, and threats of prosecution has left journalists with limited ability to safely report developments or verify information on the ground.
RSF has urged all parties involved in the conflict to respect the safety of journalists and ensure the public’s right to reliable information. The organisation warns that without protections for reporters and greater transparency, the ongoing war risks creating a deeper information crisis both inside Iran and internationally.
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