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Iran parliament approves bill criminalising contact with ‘hostile’ foreign media

Updated On: 17 August, 2026 08:43 AM IST | Dubai | Agencies

Iran’s parliament has approved a bill that could send people to prison for communicating with foreign media outlets deemed hostile, including US- or Israel-funded organisations. The legislation also restricts contact with foreign institutions and scientific cooperation and awaits Guardian Council review

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One from the early responders searches for survivors amidst the rubble on the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Ansar. Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran. PIC/AFP

One from the early responders searches for survivors amidst the rubble on the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Ansar. Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran. PIC/AFP

Iran’s parliament approved a bill criminalising communications with foreign media deemed hostile, including US or Israeli-funded outlets. Violators face six months to two years in prison. 

Contact with other foreign media requires notifying the intelligence ministry, while unauthorised contact with foreign embassies or institutions risks fines and lost social rights.

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