Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan
Summary
Iran’s hardline parliament has approved the main ideas of a plan aimed at stopping foreign influence in areas like education, media, and culture. The plan proposes strict controls on contact with foreign countries, especially the US and Israel, and requires registration of foreign-related activities to protect national security.Key Facts
- The plan targets foreign "infiltration" in academia, media, and culture as a security threat.
- It was approved in principle during a remote session by a hardline-dominated parliament.
- The bill includes 33 articles and still requires final approval by parliament and the Guardian Council.
- Authorities would classify foreign countries into three groups with different levels of supervision.
- Activities like publishing, scholarships, scientific work, and artistic production with foreigners would be controlled.
- A government portal would register foreign-linked activities, with penalties for non-compliance.
- Foreign-supported workshops or classes could lead to imprisonment of organizers and punish participants.
- Schools would add lessons about “enemy infiltration” and media literacy involving intelligence agencies.
- Unauthorized interaction with foreign media seen as hostile could result in prison time.
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