A commentary published by Fars News Agency accused Israeli journalist Barak Ravid and outlets including Axios of engaging in psychological and media warfare against Iran. The article claimed reports suggesting Iran and the US were nearing an agreemen

2026-05-08

A commentary published by Fars News Agency accused Israeli journalist Barak Ravid and outlets including Axios of engaging in psychological and media warfare against Iran. The article claimed reports suggesting Iran and the US were nearing an agreement temporarily drove oil prices lower and alleged Ravid’s background in Israel’s Unit 8200 intelligence division gave him privileged access to US and Israeli political circles. The commentary also referenced journalists Ronen Bergman and Peter Bergen as examples of what it described as coordination between Western media and intelligence-linked narratives during regional conflicts.