BBC Persian reports that the English-language propaganda wing of the Iranian government, Press TV, has been shut down in Jordan for violating “professional media standards”.
Good. It’s a propaganda operation with no interest in truth or journalistic integrity, happy to peddle holocaust denial and provide a platform for cranks. There’s also no need for liberal quibbling over the rights of the press here: Press TV exists to promote lies, and is an arm of a government that sees fit to shut down newspapers that contradict it. It is an outfit that undermines genuine journalism. We should shed no tears for a state broadcaster that falls foul of the very same press restrictions it seeks to promote.
Iain Dale and several others have also decided not to appear on it any more. If you want to watch one of Press TV’s patronising executives get Paxo’ed, see here.
Hat-Tip: Raye Man Koast? (Where is my Vote?)
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