Here is IFPs translation of a report by Sobh-e Now newspaper: In 2011, Irans Basij (voluntary forces) Organization called on Iranian people to hand over their satellite equipment and, in return, get a free set-top box. The plan has since been widely received by the Iranian society, and families are still handing over their dishes and receivers. A ...

TheInternational Human Rights Campaign (IHRC) in Iran, a New York-based nongovernmental organization, reported yesterday that the Tehran government has formed a committee to investigate the effects of satellite jamming on public health. According to the IHRC, the initiative is in response to a request from Iranian President Hassan Rohani. Dr. Seyed ...

In what is widely seen as a high-level officials latest criticism of Irans unpopular and largely ignored bans on information technology, Iranian Culture Minister Ali Jannati told the state news agency this week that more than 70 percent of people in the capital, Tehran, are watching banned satellite channels. Jannati, who in Octobercame out against ...

Al-Monitor offers a refreshing piece on one of Irans worst-kept secrets: Although satellites are contraband, somehow many people manage to own one. Itsestimatedthat 50-70% ofhouseholds in Tehranhave satellite dishes to broadcast their favorite news, music and movie channels. Even in aholy city such as Qomand other areas, its estimated that some 30-...