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With jets overhead, CNN’s crew forced to seek safety in Tehran

CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto were filming the aftermath of a previous day’s airstrike when they heard jets overhead, and ran for cover. CNN operates in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations, but maintains full editorial control over what it reports

With jets overhead, CNN’s crew forced to seek safety in Tehran

TL;DR

  • CNN crew in Tehran heard jets overhead while filming an airstrike's aftermath.
  • Frederik Pleitgen and Claudia Otto ran for cover.
  • CNN operates in Iran with government permission.
  • CNN maintains full editorial control over its reporting.

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