The Iraqi government banned the US-based Radio Sawa, satellite TV Al Hurra, and Saudi Arabia's satellite channels Al Arabiya and Al Hadath for violating Iraqi laws.

Iran Press/Middle East: Iraq has suspended Saudi Arabian state-owned broadcasters Al-Hadath TV and Al Arabiya for violating the country's laws.

The Iraqi government has also suspended the work of US-based Radio Sawa, and satellite TV Al Hurra.

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