Pentagon Under Fire: Media Access Restricted, Information Limited in Iran War

• The Pentagon is accused of limiting information and adopting an adversarial approach towards media during the Iran war, a stark contrast to previous conflicts.
• Retired US Army colonel Steve Warren notes a significant reduction in information frequency and quality compared to past wars, where 'maximum disclosure with minimum delay' was the norm.
• Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson claims 'overwhelming' information has been provided, citing five briefings, video updates from Admiral Brad Cooper, and social media posts.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has used briefings to attack 'fake news' outlets like CNN; this restrictive media policy predates the current conflict, starting under the Trump administration.
• Professor Roger Stahl highlights a 'major transparency problem' due to fewer journalists near the Pentagon, leading to delayed revelation of 'unsavory facts' and less pressure on the administration.