Networks Break in for Iran Missile Attacks to Defend Biden, Give Iran Grace

Curtis Houck | October 1, 2024
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On Tuesday afternoon, the major broadcast networks of ABC, CBS, and NBC each interrupted regular programming of daytime talk shows, game shows, and soap operas for coverage of Iran’s massive onslaught of missile attacks against Israel, particularly in the Tel Aviv metro area.

While the networks largely behaved and stuck to the facts and the fear being inflicted on innocent Israelis, there were a few points of pro-Iran idiocy and attempts to both-sides the wider conflict.

ABC senior national correspondent Matt Gutman had an incredible take that seemed to praise Iran for firing missiles, but not that maximum casualties would be inflicted (even though it was the work of Israel, the U.S., and others in the region shooting them down).