ITV documentary shows Iran protests and war from citizens
An ITV Exposure documentary features footage from ordinary Iranians depicting protests and the impact of war, offering a ground-level perspective on the situation in Iran.
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A new documentary, set to air on ITV this weekend, offers a ground-level view of the past year in Iran, using footage filmed by ordinary citizens at great personal risk. The film, titled "Inside Iran: War and Revolution," captures both the anti-government protests that swept the country at the turn of the year and the subsequent war with the United States and Israel.
The protests began with hope, as crowds demanding change gathered across Iran. People filmed the demonstrations on their phones, recording what felt like a historic moment. But the regime responded swiftly, shutting down the internet and mobile networks to disrupt communication and hide its crackdown. Despite this, citizens managed to collect evidence of the violence, which the documentary describes as being on a different scale from previous crackdowns.
The film also covers the American and Israeli bombing campaign that began in February, including the destruction of the dictator's compound in Tehran and the reported death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. The regime proved resilient, however, and when it closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, President Trump threatened an even greater assault. Negotiations followed, and the Islamic Republic survived, with a ceasefire eventually taking hold.
The documentary includes voices of people who have lived through this year, expressing both a desire for justice and a sense that liberation cannot come from outside. As one participant puts it, the only way to resist now is to keep living as best as possible. The film airs on Sunday night on ITV1, ITVX, and STV.
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| Claim | ITV |
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| The American and Israeli bombing campaign killed Khamenei and destroyed his compound. | |
| The documentary featured footage recorded by ordinary Iranians during protests and war. | |
| The regime shut down the internet and mobile networks to suppress communication and hide violence. |
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The report focuses on promoting the upcoming ITV Exposure documentary, highlighting the unique perspective of footage shot by ordinary Iranians. It emphasises the brutality of the regime's crackdown and the impact of the war, while also noting the regime's survival and the current mood of resignation among protesters.
- “This is a film made up of footage recorded for the most part by ordinary Iranians, at great risk to themselves.”
- “People will never forget the massacre that the regime perpetrated on the streets of Iran.”
- “But right now, the only way to resist is to keep living as best we can.”
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