Press TV English Live Online

Press TV English Live is an Iranian state-run news network broadcasting in English and French languages, launched in 2007 to present a different perspective on global news, especially Middle Eastern affairs, and compete with Western media outlets.Press TV, the first English-language Iranian news network, was launched on 17 Tir 1386 with a fresh perspective. It is available through various satellites, including Hotbird 8, Intelsat 10, Badr, AsiaSat 3S, and Galaxy 25.

Facts
📺 Press TV is a state-owned news network in Iran broadcasting in English and French.
🏢 Headquarters are located in Tehran, Iran.
📡 It was launched on 2 July 2007, aiming to provide an alternative view to Western media.
🌍 Press TV broadcasts worldwide, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and parts of Africa and Latin America.
📽️ Owned by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the sole legal broadcaster in Iran.
📚 Background: Press TV was created to counter news coverage from outlets like BBC World News, CNN International, and Al Jazeera English.
🔗 Its sister channels include Al-Alam News Network and HispanTV.
🗞️ Press TV covers international news and focuses on Middle Eastern issues.
📡 Broadcasting began in London in 2007.
💰 State-funded with an annual budget of more than US$8.3 million as of 2009.
🔥 Controversies: Press TV has been accused of promoting Iranian government propaganda, displaying pro-Iranian foreign policy bias, and spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories.
🛑 Its license to broadcast in the UK was revoked due to airing coerced confessions.
🌐 Coverage of Holocaust denial, anti-Israel sentiments, and conspiracy theories have stirred criticism.
⚖️ The network has faced allegations of violating broadcasting codes and ethical standards.
🧑‍💼 Notable case: Maziar Bahari, a journalist, claimed he was coerced to make a forced confession on Press TV after being detained in Iran.
🇨🇦 Allegations about Canada: Press TV has made controversial claims about Canada, including child abductions and government actions.
🇺🇦 Coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Press TV’s coverage of the conflict mirrored Moscow’s narrative.
🔴 Resignations: Nick Ferrari, a British radio presenter, resigned from Press TV in 2009 due to the network’s changed coverage after the disputed Iranian presidential election.