Iran seeks to criminalize contacts with foreign media
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Iran seeks to criminalize contacts with foreign media

SIC Notícias26 August 2026 at 15:54

The Iranian parliament approved a proposal that provides for prison sentences for citizens who contact foreign media without prior authorization. The measure, which still needs to be approved by the Guardian Council and the Supreme Court, comes in a context of growing concern by Iranian authorities regarding foreign influence in the country.

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