The Iron Curtain Descends: Iran's Latest Assault on Information Freedom The Iranian government has approved a new bill that proposes sweeping restrictions on contacts with foreign institutions, media, and organizations.
If passed by the Guardian Council, the legislation would effectively criminalize a range of activities, including interviewing or discussing with "hostile" media outlets, collaborating with unapproved foreign universities, and sharing information about human rights abuses.
Proponents claim the bill is a response to increased foreign "influence," but in reality, it represents the latest chapter in Iran's long standing efforts to suffocate dissent and suppress the free flow of information.