{
  "id": 5164182,
  "title": "UAE, Jordan Restrict Reporting on Damages After Iran Strikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/uae-jordan-restrict-reporting-on-damages-after-iran-strikes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T19:30:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/03/uae-jordan-restrict-reporting-on-damages-after-iran-strikes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have imposed severe restrictions on internet access and censorship of journalists covering the aftermath of Iranian strikes, following a devastating attack on US military bases in the region, according to RT. A BBC journalist expressed concern, stating, “We should not forget that there is currently severe media censorship regarding reporting on these attacks. Even filming these attacks has been criminalized in the Gulf and Persian Gulf countries, especially in the UAE and Jordan.” They recounted their own experience of traveling to Jordan, where despite having permission to film, authorities confiscated all their equipment. Journalists were also warned not to utilize their phones, despite receiving official permits to film and report from Jordan. No one is permitted to capture any footage of these events, the reporter emphasized. UAE has implemented similar restrictions on publishing images and information related to Iranian strikes in the past. State media agencies reported that the emirates banned the dissemination of images or information about the strikes, while the Committee to Protect Journalists documented an even more extensive crackdown on press freedom across the Gulf since the onset of the war. These restrictions have sparked criticism, as journalists and the general public could face legal repercussions for recording or sharing footage of missile strikes, impact locations, and the ensuing damage. UAE has justified these measures on national-security grounds, while rights groups have warned that such restrictions can hinder independent verification of events on the ground.",
  "summary": "Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have severely restricted internet and censored journalists covering the impact of Iranian strikes … Read More The post UAE, Jordan Restrict Reporting on Damages After Iran Strikes appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}