Iranian parliament approves draft law banning contact with media

The Iranian parliament approved a bill on Sunday that prohibits interviews with media outlets classified as hostile. Violations of this law could result in prison sentences of up to two years. The affected media include various US and Israeli news organizations, as well as broadcasters funded by these countries.

The measures are intended to cut contact between Iranian citizens and foreign media. The bill stipulates that any communication with the designated hostile institutions will be punishable. This raises concerns about press freedom and the dissemination of information in the country.

The Iranian newspaper "Shargh" reports that the new legislation includes extensive restrictions on interviews and contacts with such media. Critics question how these regulations will be enforced and what impact they will have on freedom of expression.