Fox News' Fake Quote Fiasco: A Symptom of Wider Problems in US Iran Relations The recent admission by Fox News that they aired a fake quote from an Iranian general has sparked outrage and calls for greater accountability in journalism.
This is not just a single error, but rather a symptom of deeper problems in US Iran relations. Fox News' handling of the fallout was telling.
Rather than owning up to the mistake and issuing a full apology, they downplayed the significance of the quote, saying it was "incorrectly attributed.