The Gulf States' Censorship of War: A Pattern of Repression The conflict between Iran and the United States has been marked by a disturbing trend in the Gulf states: using war as a pretext to restrict freedom of expression.
As Iranian strikes continue to target US military sites across the region, governments in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan have responded with a coordinated crackdown on those attempting to document the attacks.
According to Amnesty International, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for sharing images or videos of Iranian strikes.