That the interview was given in the presence of Iraqi military personnel - that it was an iterview to Iraq TV, for their benefit. They also noted that Arnett did not work for CNN, but for National Geographic and NBC. In short, they didn't say anything disparaging about the content, but did give it their air time.
He used to work for CNN. That's why CNN is happy to say, "He's YOUR problem, NBC."
So far, all the announcers on MSNBC are doing is referring to the hotel Peter is staying at (along with the other reporters left in Baghdad). I think it'd be more helpful of MSNBC to give the GPS coordinates of the Palestine Hotel.