Thus far, CNN is the only Western media outlet allowed into Iran with the permission of Iran’s government, and it’s not difficult to see why. After all, this is not the first time CNN has served at the pleasure of an America-hating, Middle Eastern dictator. “CNN operates in Iran only with government permission,” reads the occasional CNN disclaimer as the far-left outlet scurries around Iran doing the regime’s bidding. Because if CNN wants to report from Iran, what choice does CNN have other than to do the regime’s bidding? But here’s the thing… The Iranian government need not make any demands

Thus far, CNN is the only Western media outlet allowed into Iran with the permission of Iran’s government, and it’s not difficult to see why. After all, this is not the first time CNN has served at the pleasure of an America-hating, Middle Eastern dictator. “CNN operates in Iran only with government permission,” reads the occasional CNN disclaimer as the far-left outlet scurries around Iran doing the regime’s bidding. Because if CNN wants to report from Iran, what choice does CNN have other than to do the regime’s bidding? But here’s the thing… The Iranian government need not make any demands