Prediction

Media coverage on Iran will increase because of American interest and constant changes in the nuclear situation-Iran has now declared it has successfully enriched uranium and Mohamed El Baradei, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, is going to visit Iran to discuss its nuclear program. And because the media has to do its ‘duty’ of attacking the administration so the public will think that it is independent thus maintaining its credibility. (Bennett Ch. 5)

Furthermore the public is interested because Iran’s act of defiance may cause the administration to use its policy of preemptive action which the administration has left as a viable option against Iran.