Iranian parliament votes to further criminalise interviews with ‘hostile media’
The measure would impose prison terms of up to 2 years for interviews with hostile media and requires Guardian Council review before becoming law.
- Iran's parliament approved a bill on Aug 16 criminalizing interviews with media deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic, including Israeli outlets and U.S.-financed media. The legislation awaits review by the Guardian Council before becoming law.
- A 2025 law enacted after a 12-day war with Israel imposed stricter penalties for cooperation with hostile states. The government has increasingly restricted contact with foreign entities under the Islamic Republic.
- Violations under the bill would be punishable by six months to two years in prison, with cases heard by Revolutionary Courts. The legislation also restricts scientific cooperation and contact with foreign embassies without written permission.
- Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery was sentenced this month to 15 years under existing laws for allegations including providing photographs to Israel-linked organizations and giving interviews to media deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic.
- Additional provisions within the bill establish prison terms of up to 30 years for policy or legislative proposals made under the direction of foreign intelligence services that harm the security or independence of the Islamic Republic.
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News & RecordIran looks to ban 'hostile' media interviews
DUBAI — Iran's parliament approved on Sunday the general principles of a bill that would criminalize interviews and other communications with media deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic, including U.S. or Israeli media and outlets financed by either country, Iran's…
Iran's Parliament Supports Bill on Criminalizing Hostile Contacts The Iranian Parliament has approved a bill that provides for penalties for contacts with American and Israeli media. Interview with them will be punished with imprisonment from 6 months to 2 years.
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