Why it matters:
The ban highlights the ongoing Western effort to suppress the media narratives supporting the Palestinians amid the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Iran calls the move as part of a broader Western effort to silence pro-resistance voices, particularly those exposing Israeli crimes in Gaza.
The big picture:
Al-Aqsa TV channel was removed from all American and European satellite networks, with providers warned of sanctions under terrorism-related laws if they continued broadcasting the station.
The decision follows the deaths of 25 Al-Aqsa TV journalists in Gaza, an incident that demonstrates the severity of Israeli crimes and Western complicity.
What he’s saying:
Norouzi said Western governments are suppressing alternative narratives and urged media professionals across the “Resistance Axis” to fight back against an orchestrated censorship campaign. He called the move as a desperate attempt to shield the Israeli regime from accountability.
Key points:
- IRIB World Service head called on journalists and Palestinian allies to protest the ban and strengthen efforts against Western media suppression.
- Tehran has long championed pro-Palestinian media as part of its broader strategy of supporting the oppressed nation of Palestine.
Go deeper:
The suppression of Al-Aqsa TV is part of a larger pattern in which pro-resistance voices are systematically targeted.
Mojtaba Darabi
