Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Iran Limits Media Reporting on Strike Damage
Iran has told its media not to share too much about the damage from US attacks.
They don't want the public to worry or the enemy to know too much.
The US has been attacking military places in Iran, and Iran wants to keep details about the damage a secret.
Only the Health Ministry and emergency services can give official numbers about people hurt.
This is happening after a truce between Iran and the US ended, and fighting started again.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a directive to limit media reporting on damage to civilian infrastructure from US strikes.
Media outlets were instructed to avoid publishing details that could cause public fear or help the enemy assess attack effectiveness.
Only the highest-ranking provincial officials and the Health Ministry can provide official information on damage and casualties.
US Central Command conducted strikes on military targets in Iran, including coastal surveillance and air defence sites.
The directive followed a resumption of fighting after the collapse of a ceasefire between Iran and the US.
- Who
- Iran's Supreme National Security Council, US Central Command
- What
- Directive to limit media reporting on strike damage, US strikes on Iranian military targets
- When
- Directive issued on July 17, US strikes ongoing
- Where
- Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas
- Why
- To prevent exploitation of information by the enemy, avoid public fear and alarm
- Date of Directive
- July 17
- Issuing Authority
- Supreme National Security Council
- Targeted Infrastructure
- Civilian infrastructure, public services
- US Targets
- Military targets, coastal surveillance, air defence sites, military logistics, maritime capabilities
- Official Sources for Casualties
- Health Ministry, emergency services