Iranian protesters gather outside the British embassy as some break into it and bring down the British flag (L) in Tehran on November 29, 2011. More than 20 Iranian protesters stormed the British embassy in Tehran, removing the mission's flag and ransacking offices. (ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty Images)
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- Why is it hard to get news from Iran and Syria? (program audio)
Why is it hard to get news from Iran and Syria?
Broadcast: Midday, 02/08/2012, 12:00 p.m.
The BBC's World Have Your Say looks into the challenge of getting accurate and timely information from Iran, which puts many restrictions on its media and freedom of speech. The program also reports on the situation in Syria, where the military continues to press attacks on the city of Homs.
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