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Press TV French is an Iranian media group and international news channel that broadcasts state-sponsored communication and propaganda in French and English, authorized exclusively for airing in Iran. It is available in North America as well.
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📺 Press TV French is an Iranian media group and international news channel known for broadcasting state-sponsored communication and propaganda.
🌐 The channel is available in French and English languages and is the sole authorized broadcaster in Iran.
💻 It was launched as a website in January 2007 and began broadcasting on July 2, 2007.
🇬🇧 In January 2012, Press TV’s broadcasting license was revoked in the UK for regulation violations.
🇪🇺 On November 14, 2022, the European Union sanctioned Press TV French for serious human rights violations and forced confessions production and dissemination.
🗞️ Press TV serves as a platform for the Iranian government’s communication and propaganda efforts.
📻 It operates as a state-owned entity, funded by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.
🏛️ The channel is based in Tehran and holds a monopoly on broadcasting in Iran, including radio, TV, newspapers, and news agencies.
🌍 The network claims to provide neglected perspectives from around the world, encourage cultural understanding, and highlight unique stories.
❌ NewsGuard reports that Press TV often presents misinformation, unverified information, and conspiracy theories, including anti-Semitic content.
🏛️ Press TV was created in Iran and has correspondents in Europe, the US, the Middle East, and East Asia.
📺 Notable programs include “American Dream” and “The Real Deal” with George Galloway.
👥 Prominent presenters include Marzieh Hashemi, Yvonne Ridley, and George Galloway.
For more information, you can visit the official Press TV website.
