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Iranian parliament bans citizens from interviewing “enemy” media outlets
Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly approved Article 22 of a bill combating foreign influence with the support of 174 lawmakers. The provision prevents citizens from interviewing media outlets and digital content creators designated as “enemy” entities by the Ministry of Intelligence.
Iran’s parliament has approved a provision banning citizens from interviewing media outlets classified as “enemy” entities.
The provision, announced by Iranian state television on Tuesday, is included in Article 22 of a bill combating foreign influence. It received the support of 174 lawmakers in an electronic vote.
Ministry of Intelligence to prepare media list
Under the provision, Iranian citizens will be barred from interviewing media outlets that the Ministry of Intelligence designates as “enemy” entities and publicly identifies as such.
The ban also covers interviews with people who publish digital content placed in the same category. Iranian officials, however, are exempt from these provisions.
Prison and flogging penalties
Those who violate the ban may face imprisonment and flogging, as well as temporary deprivation of certain social rights. The penalties are based on paragraph six of Article 19 of Iran’s Constitution.
Provision follows clashes
The provision was introduced following clashes between Iran, the United States and Israel. On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, thousands of people were killed in the clashes, and Tehran responded by attacking Israel and U.S. targets in the region.
The sides later reached a ceasefire in April. After the talks stalled, the United States launched further attacks on targets in Iran. Although the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding in mid-June, no progress was made in the talks.
One of the main disputes in the negotiations concerned navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the key routes for global energy and goods shipments.
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