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How the American Media Manipulated the Public to Support War in Iraq

Assal Rad· 2 octobre 2026

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Media role in Iraq war

The article argues that mainstream American media outlets played a central role in shaping public support for the 2003 U.S.

invasion of Iraq by repeating the government's claims without critical scrutiny.

Instead of holding power accountable, these institutions amplified narratives that framed the war as a necessary mission to eliminate weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and liberate Iraqis from Saddam Hussein.

The media's failure to challenge official statements—such as Secretary of State Colin Powell's dramatic 2003 presentation to the United Nations—helped manufacture public consent for the war.

This pattern reflects a broader trend where Western media often align with government narratives, particularly in conflicts involving Arab and Muslim populations, rather than interrogating them.

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