Iran summons families of exiled journalists to halt their activities
3 days ago
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- #state media
- #Iran protests
- Public outrage erupted after an Ofogh TV host mocked the deaths of protesters killed in January crackdowns, suggesting they were stored in refrigerators.
- The host's comments, widely shared on social media, were condemned for dehumanizing the dead and insulting grieving families.
- Ofogh TV's director, Sadegh Yazdani, was removed following backlash, but skepticism remains about broader accountability within IRIB.
- Critics argue that Iran's state broadcaster (IRIB) is increasingly detached from societal grief and anger, with deep distrust among the public.
- Conservative figures also criticized the broadcast, warning it could fuel unrest and comparing it to past media blunders that sparked protests.
- The incident highlights a crisis of trust in IRIB, which faces accusations of propaganda, coerced confessions, and discrediting dissenters.