Iran: Ban on satellite of satellite dishes

The Iranian leadership has decided to impose further restrictions on media freedom. This time it also affects the foreign media.

According to estimates, over 90 percent of Tehran's inhabitants have a satellite dish. As reported by Sda, the Iranian judiciary has now ordered them to be removed from rooftops. Those who do not comply voluntarily face fines of up to CHF 8,000 and confiscation of the equipment.

The main targets are the satellite channels critical of the regime that are operated by Iranian dissidents in the USA. Such programs are very popular in Iran. However, other satellite broadcasts from Germany, France and the Arab countries are also popular as a change from the five programs of the state-run IRIB.