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Iran marks 20th anniv. of fallen media, army personnel

A ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the martyrs from Iran’s media community and the Army of the Islamic Republic was held in Tehran.

Editor-in-chief: Didar News website reopens after 33-day block

Editor-in-chief of the Iranian news and analysis platform Didar News Hassan Mohammadian says the website has been unblocked.

Report: YouTube removes Tasnim’s first Hebrew-language documentary hours after release

YouTube has removed a newly released Hebrew-language documentary produced by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, only hours after it was uploaded, the outlet reported.

Iran considers revisiting ban on social media amid ongoing debates

The head of the Iranian Government Information Council, said on Wednesday discussions on lifting the ban on Telegram and other platforms may soon resume after being delayed due to recent conflicts with Israel.

Iran’s Ettelaat daily criticizes internet filtering, warns of greater risks

Tehran’s Ettelaat newspaper has strongly criticized the government’s ongoing internet filtering policies, warning that restrictions are creating greater dangers for Iranian society.

Iran marks National Journalist Day

Iran observes 17th of Mordad in the Persian calendar, which falls on Friday August 8 this year, as National Journalist Day in tribute to journalists' role in society and to honor the memory of Mahmoud Saremi, an Iranian reporter killed in Afghanistan.

Iranian official warns senior figures against using WhatsApp

The director general of the Technology Development Office at Iran’s Ministry of Communications has advised senior government and military officials should avoid using the WhatsApp messaging app. amid tensions with Israel and its supporters.

4 arrested over controversial content aired on Iranian state TV

The Iranian Judiciary’s Media Center announced that the controversial airing of a divisive segment on the “Simaye Khanevadeh” program broadcast by Channel One of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has resulted in the arrest of four individuals directly involved in the production and airing of the episode.

Iran’s culture minister: Decline of domestic media authority poses national security threat

Iran’s Minister of Culture, Seyed Abbas Salehi, has issued a stark warning about the erosion of domestic media’s credibility, calling it a direct threat to national security.

Iranian MP announces plans to lift ban on Telegram, Instagram within six months

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Social Committee, has announced that the ban on popular social media platforms Telegram and Instagram is expected to be lifted within the next six months.

Renowned Iranian writer Ebrahim Nabavi laid to rest in Tehran

The body of renowned writer and journalist Ibrahim Nabavi was repatriated from the US to Iran and laid to rest in Behesht Zahra Cemetery in Tehran beside his parents. The burial took place today Tuesday.

IRIB Chief: Iranian State TV Reporter Captured by Zionists in Gaza

The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) announced that one of the organization's reporters in Gaza has been captured by the Zionist regime and is now in an Israeli prison.

Iran’s minister: No platform excluded from internet unblocking

Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Sattar Hashemi, has clarified that all social media platforms are included in the internet unblocking process with no exception.

Prominent Iranian satirist Ebrahim Nabavi commits suicide in Maryland at 64

Ebrahim Nabavi, a well-known Iranian satirist, ended his life on Tuesday night in Silver Spring, Maryland, his daughters announced.

Iranian deputy minister slams suspension of Google Analytics for Iranians

Iran’s Deputy Minister of Communications and CEO of the Iranian Communications Infrastructure Company Behzad Akbari has slammed as unfair Google's recent actions against Iranian users and the suspension of Google Analytics due to sanctions.

Ministry: Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala remains in custody in Iran amid ongoing investigations

The Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has issued a statement on the arrest of Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, saying she was detained on December 29, 2024, for violating Iranian laws.

Lifting WhatsApp, Google Play filtering in Iran ‘a positive step, but more needed’

Lifting of the filtering on WhatsApp and Google Play on the internet in Iran on Tuesday received mixed reactions.

Iran lifts Ban on WhatsApp, Google Play in a landmark decision

In a significant move towards greater digital accessibility, the Supreme Council of Cyberspace, chaired by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, approved the unblocking of WhatsApp and Google Play.

Tehran Cyber Police shut down 40 Instagram accounts of harassers 

Tehran’s Cyber Police Chief, Brigadier General Davood Moazzami Goudarzi, announced a crackdown on individuals causing public distress through "hidden camera" and Instagram challenge videos. This initiative led to the identification and closure of 40 Instagram accounts. 

Mehdi Alirezaei, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reporter, passes away

Mehdi Alirezaei, a well-reputed urban affairs reporter for Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, has passed away at the age of 46 due to a heart attack.

Iranian journalist Zeynab Alipour passes at 33

Zeynab Alipour, a dedicated journalist for Jam-e Jam newspaper, passed away on Saturday evening due to cardiac arrest.

Iranian MP slams internet filtering, slow managerial changes 

The secretary of the Social Committee of the Iranian Parliament says the administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian needs to urgently tackle several issues, including internet filtering, that could positively impact its social standing. 

X suspends Hebrew account of Iran’s Leader

The Hebrew-language account of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on X social media platform has been suspended.

What the Iranian press say about the Israeli attack?

The recent attack by the Zionist regime on some military sites in Iran received widespread coverage in Iranian media. Below is a look at the front pages of major Iranian newspapers:

Iran govt. spokeswoman says Israel killing of journalists in Lebanon state terrorism 

The spokeswoman for the Iranian government says the Israeli regime’s airstrike that killed the reporters of al-Mayadeen and al-Manar news channels in Lebanon is an act of state terrorism.

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