Tehran -War and its aftermath define the national identity and collective memory.
In the history of national issues, the sacrifice made by men and women endured a long time after the conflict was deeply engraved in their common consciousness. This collective memory is not just an emotional connection. It forms the foundation of a national identity that symbolizes recovery, honor, and unwavering commitments. The way to save and respect the memories of the falling the country reflect its most important values.
The recent incident in Iran led the vulnerability of this collective memory to a sharp focus and ignited a wide range of anger nationwide. Two teenage girls were danced and photographed for the unknown MAR teachers in the sacred defense era, the era of Iran and Iraq.
Many people thought that this act was deeply rude and thought that it was F -humiliation for the value and sacrifice of those who gave life to the national defense, but the further fuel was added to the BBC. It was a method that the Persian reported on the case.
Rather than calling this site as an “unknown MAR Tomb”, the BBC Persian chose to describe it as an “unknown war victim’s tomb.”
This language is not just a semantics problem. It is one of the most important times in the national history, a trivial monument of the ultimate sacrifice created by countless Iranians.
The choice of this language proposes a serious question about respect, professionalism, and journalistic ethics. Obviously, this movement is intentional.
The selective story of BBC Persian is clear from reporting other global conflicts. For example, in a report on war in Ukraine, the sacrifice made by soldiers is framed as a noble and heroic act. MAR teachers are celebrated as their hometown defenders, and their stories talk about respect and empathy.
However, for Iran and Palestine, the tone changes. MAR’s sacrifice is ignored or reconstructed to match a specific geopolitical story. This double standard rews the reliability of the BBC Persian language and a serious question about the fairness of the report. Outlet, which claims to maintain journalists, should not present such a completely different depiction based on political prejudice.
The concept of Mart is transcends political and cultural divisions. Around the world, MAR teachers respect the selfless sacrifice. In the United States, the grave of unknown soldiers in the Arlington National Cemetery is a respected place and praises those who protect the country. In France, the unknown soldiers under the Ark de Trionf function as a strict SOLE reminder of freedom cost. In both cases, the media and the general public treat these monuments with maximum respect.
In contrast, the BBC Persian approach to Iranian MAR is troublesome. The language used to explain Iranian MAR teachers distorts not only their historical significance but also the emotional resonance of these monuments to millions of Iranians.
At this moment, this situation is a reminiscent of the need for a balanced and respected report on issues related to national identity and collective memory, that is, the need for a balanced and respectful report on problems that require sensitivity, understanding, and care. Is responsibility for explanation.
MAR teachers are more than just a person of history. They are the sacrifice, recovery, and continuously concrete of the people. Through words and actions, rude to their memories shakes not only the sacrifice of the nation, but also the universal value of dignity and honor shared by mankind.
Now is the time when the BBC Persian recognizes this and takes correction measures. Apology is not just a matter of words. This is a commitment to support the highest level of journalism. Otherwise, the gap between the organization and the viewer aimed at serving it will deepen.