Iran is advancing a bill that would penalize public engagement with what it describes as “hostile” media. The proposal targets interviews or participation in discussions with such outlets and sets punishments ranging from six months to two years in prison.
The reports describe the bill as part of Iran’s broader approach to controlling media interaction and public communications. Both outlets frame the measure around the intent to curb contact with outlets Iran labels hostile, but neither provides additional details about how “hostile” media is defined or how enforcement would work. The coverage focuses on the potential criminal penalties and the bill’s advancement, rather than reporting any specific cases or reactions from legal experts or media organizations.
