Iran Parliament Passes 2-Year Jail Bill for Contact With Foreign Media
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 21
Iran Parliament Passes 2-Year Jail Bill for Contact With Foreign Media
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 21
Summary
Iran's parliament approved a bill by 183 lawmakers that would jail citizens for up to two years for interviews or other contact with foreign media.
The measure targets outlets described as American, Israeli, or funded by the United States or Israel, and would require Foreign Ministry consent if higher authorities sign it into law.
Iran already restricts contact with sanctioned outlets including Iran International, VOA Farsi and BBC Farsi, making the bill a further tightening of state control over information.
The move comes as Tehran also renews domestic crackdowns, including tougher hijab enforcement, while the war with the United States and mounting economic pressure deepen internal strain.