New Iranian Legislation Penalises Interviews With Foreign Media
Published 21h ago · Latest report 1h ago
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Iran's parliament has advanced a bill criminalising interviews with foreign media outlets, carrying severe prison and physical penalties.
Lawmakers in Iran have approved a measure criminalising conversations with foreign media organisations labeled as hostile by state authorities. Citizens who violate the proposed rules face prison sentences, financial penalties and corporal punishment. The legislation still requires approval from the Guardian Council before taking effect.
- The legislative measure passed through parliament with one hundred seventy-four votes in favour and six against.
- Conversations with networks tied to the United States or Israel are specifically targeted by the restriction.
- Cabinet ministers opposed the bill during its progression through the legislature.
- Convicted individuals could face up to two years of incarceration alongside fines and flogging.
By the numbers
Timeline
- Oct 6Iranian authorities announced prohibitions preventing citizens from contacting foreign media organisations.
- Oct 7The Iranian parliament overwhelmingly passed the bill criminalising interviews with hostile foreign outlets.
Why it matters
The measure reflects ongoing state efforts by Iranian authorities to restrict domestic information flows and penalise communication with international journalists.
What outlets agree on
Lawmakers in Iran voted to approve a bill prohibiting citizens from communicating with foreign media outlets designated as hostile by the government.
In this story
Covered by 2 outlets
50% of the sources are Left
Lean ratings via Media Bias/Fact Check
- EuronewsIran parliament votes to criminalise interviews with 'hostile' foreign media1h ago · open ↗
- HaaretzIran bans its citizens from having contact with 'hostile' press21h ago · open ↗
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