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Iranian parliament votes to further criminalize interviews with US, Israeli media outlets

Under the proposed bill, interviews or participation in discussions with such media would be banned, and violations would carry six months to two years in prison.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf looks on as parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026; illustrative.
‘VALLEY OF SHADOWS’ tells the story of a Spanish tourist who ends up spending months in a tiny isolated village.

Moving, complex ‘Valley of Shadows’ explores culture clash in the Himalayas - review

Front door of Channel 12 News offices shattered by vandals in Tel Aviv, July 5, 2026.

Prosecutors signal indictment over vandalism attacks on Justice Ministry, Israeli media outlets

Pakistani flags flutter near the Parliament House, as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026.

Why has Pakistan introduced new guidelines for state oversight of foreign media? - analysis


Why I declined Megyn Kelly’s invitation - opinion

The sad reality is that the fastest way to capture attention is outrage. The louder the claim, the faster it spreads.

Megyn Kelly speaks during a Donald Trump campaign rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, November 4, 2024.

Who decides the greater good in wartime? Israel Is fighting that battle now - opinion

The struggle between institutions, politicians, media and public opinion is shaping Israel’s war effort as much as events on the battlefield.

An illustrative image of a statue of Lady Justice.

Editor's Notes: What one Arab post reveals about how the Gulf now talks about Israel - comment

The Gulf is not growing warm toward Israel; it is becoming more specific in the way it discusses Israel. In this region, word choice is often the first sign that strategy is moving.

Iranian newspapers with cover photos related to the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) protests, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 14, 2026.

How AI is changing the way media handles interviews

"AI helps reporters focus on the conversation while handling repetitive tasks."

Lebanon orders official media to stop calling Hezbollah 'resistance' - report

Further, the phrases “resistance” and “Islamic Resistance” are being removed from statements issued by Hezbollah itself, from broadcasts from the National News Agency.

Mourners wave Hezbollah flags during the funeral of top Hezbollah chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai and other members killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut's southern suburbs on November 24, 2025.

Mossad dentists plant chips in teeth? What I learned reading Iranian media - analysis

Facts are bent, shuffled, or buried under spectacle. And aside from the occasional quote from us at the Post, this ecosystem has lately produced some of the wildest conspiracy theories in years.

 An illustration of misinformation being spread on the internet

Tommy Robinson is writing for Jerusalem Post, and that makes some people uncomfortable - opinion

When journalism abandons the debate over ideas and focuses instead on policing who is permitted to speak, the search for truth quietly gives way to the enforcement of acceptable opinion.

Tommy Robinson wears a UTK logo ("Unite The Kingdom") on his clothes as he is seen at a rally in solidarity with protesters in Iran on January 11, 2026 in London, England.

Iranian state TV hacked with message from Crown Prince Pahlavi as regime tightens media control

In Pahlavi's message shared with the public, the crown prince reportedly called on military personnel to join the Iranian people in protest against the Islamic regime.

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with the Iranian, Lion and Sun flag.

Role of the media in Israel’s national security psychological crisis - opinion

Israel’s media may be eroding the psychological resilience that underpins its national security.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

Weaponizing influencers: How Iran is using access diplomacy to cement its narrative

Western media personalities who visited Iran this week have parroted the regime’s claims that foreign-backed rioters are behind the recent unrest.

Iranian women hold portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the funerals of security forces personnel killed in recent protests in Tehran on January 14, 2026