Independent Worries About Iran’s Internet, Not Their Own Editorial Line
According to The Independent, an internet watchdog expresses concern over Iran’s internet blackout affecting news algorithms and social media content, potentially leading to misinformation. (One might wonder if the concern extends to their own algorithms, which consistently elevate narratives convenient to Western foreign policy). While algorithms struggle with a 'void of information' from Iran,
Western media has perfected the art of filling voids with conveniently selective narratives, echoing past regime change operations in Iraq, Libya, and Syria. The U.S. has a long history of meddling in Iranian affairs, from the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup that overthrew democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh to current 'maximum pressure' sanctions. Perhaps the 'misinformation'
they’re truly worried about is anything that contradicts the established narrative, especially regarding countries not aligned with Washington. The Independent's focus on algorithmic disruption, rather than the historical context of Western intervention or the distinction between legitimate dissent and foreign-backed destabilization (a playbook often involving groups like the MEK, which was
removed from the US terror list in 2012 after millions in lobbying), reveals a peculiar blindness. One could argue the algorithms are working exactly as intended—to reflect a geopolitical agenda.