Time Magazine has created an excellent response to Newsweek's atrocious photo-editorial. Check it out: http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/2007/paolo_woods_iran/ They also have a few different pictures in the print version. Time presents a much more balanced and intellectual look at Iran. Now you know the difference between Time and Newsweek.
- By: Bahram on February 21, 2007

My God, you're right! Everyone wears chadors and prays. On the other hand, I think the photos that only show the people in north Tehran are also misleading.
- By: Lotf Ali on February 14, 2007

This says a lot about Newsweek's target audience. The caption reads, "...images of Iranians as they are: mad,..." Any reader that finds it perfectly reasonable for Newsweek to describe an entire population as "mad" probably has a low literacy level and difficulty comprehending complex ideas. No wonder it sits on newsstands next to the National Inquirer.
- By: Bahram on February 12, 2007

Eeeee! I'm so happy to have found your blog via the Feb 19 issue of Maclean's. Kelly in Ontario
- By: Kelly on February 11, 2007

Of course "we" have noticed this! Such "covering" of "realities" are possible where ever you want to have it portrayed this way! It's just a question of a focus you are deciding to put on for "catching the reality". I don't - for example - remember having seen other portrayings of people and life about the former Sovjetunion having appeared in the western media. One also could simply call this "intentional" ... combined with the question qui bono / to whom it serves? And as well I remember the pictures taken from the "huge" demonstrations in Tehran re Mohammed-caricatures having been spread all over the world and made believe as if the half town was in turmoil and rage. While the official ZDF-correspondent Ulrich Tilgner (living years since in Tehran!) himself was right there on the place and counted about 200 demonstrants. As mentioned: All a matter of focus, how you set it and whom it serves!
- By: Jeanna on February 11, 2007