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To be annoyed with the BBC's reporting of this war?

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TheFilliesWillRiseAgain · 09/03/2026 16:11

There is so much that I think is important, from all sides, about what's going on. In particular, Iran sending these drones to several neighbouring countries, which seems to be forging new alliances that could shape the geopolitics of the Middle East for at least the next generation. I would like to know a lot more about this - and why ie the president of Iran initially apologised for doing this but has now withdrawn that apology, and what this all means.

But in a week and a half so far the BBC seems to focus way to much on:

  • Brits coming home from Dubai
  • The price of oil going up

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HeddaGarbled · 09/03/2026 17:27

You need to read a newspaper for the in-depth analysis. I’ve got a New York Times subscription and that’s very informative, but the U.K. Times has a lot of analysis too.

TheFilliesWillRiseAgain · 09/03/2026 17:21

Smeuse · 09/03/2026 16:15

Maybe expand your news sources?

I've tried reading Arab news sources on Telegram, which are far more informative, but it's not the same as watching the news on TV. Do you have any recommendations?

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Smeuse · 09/03/2026 16:15

Maybe expand your news sources?

nomas · 09/03/2026 16:13

Try Newsnight maybe?

All the radio stations were about the price of petrol.

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