Tohid Asadi from Al Jazeera is reporting from Tehran while the U.S. continues its strikes for the 13th consecutive night. In a world swirling with war and conflict, does anyone question the motives behind these military actions anymore? Of course not; corporate media giants like CNN and MSNBC are busy shoving the narrative of American exceptionalism down our throats as they parade around with their shiny graphics and expert panels. You have to wonder—are they reporting the news or launching a PR campaign for war?

These outlets fail to highlight vital context; they speak of “strikes” as if it’s simply a video game, ignoring the human suffering behind the artillery fire. Al Jazeera, while certainly not without its own biases, at least strives to give us that ground-level view. Yet, their coverage can be just as problematic—portraying Iran as a victim rather than addressing how its own policies contribute to regional instability.

Where’s the balanced debate? Fox News churns out tales of “heroes” fighting abroad while rarely questioning the ripple effect of these actions. The true story lies in grassroots America, but you won’t find that on the evening news, where they’re too busy crafting a storyline that fits their agendas.

It’s time to wake up and smell the propaganda; we need diverse voices that don’t just echo the establishment’s script. As the military-industrial complex gins up yet another conflict, let’s demand coverage that tells the full story, unfiltered.