The chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has downplayed Western sanctions against the country’s national broadcaster, stressing that the media corporation is unfazed by the embargo and committed to its mission.
The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) censures Western-led sanctions against the media corporation, saying the bans are in contravention of the principle of freedom of speech and a clear manifestation of "media dictatorship."
The US Treasury Department slaps a round of sanctions against high-ranking IRIB officials as the White House continues to interfere in the country’s internal affairs.