Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US
Summary
There is a public disagreement between Iran’s government and state TV over how to show news about talks and conflict with the U.S. The government accused the TV channel IRIB of censoring parts of speeches by Iranian leaders that discussed negotiations with the U.S., while IRIB said it wanted to avoid showing divisions in Iran’s leadership.Key Facts
- Iran’s Government Information Council said IRIB did not air parts of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s speech about secret approval for talks with the U.S.
- IRIB is controlled by Iran’s supreme leader and denied the government’s accusations, saying it aims to maintain unity.
- The government says IRIB also cut parts of interviews with other Iranian officials, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized IRIB for limiting coverage of his interviews with U.S. media.
- IRIB’s actions are seen as influenced by hardline political factions opposing negotiations with the U.S.
- Both sides claim they are acting to protect national unity amid pressure from the U.S.
- Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, recently called for "sacred unity" to face external pressures.
- Lawmakers warned IRIB leaders to show various viewpoints and support national unity in their broadcasts.
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