Attack on state broadcaster was an attempt to silence the voice of oppressed in the region
webangah News Agency, International Group: Mohammad Reza Vahidi, Director of Foreign Media at webangah News Agency, wrote in an exclusive memo for the International Group about the Zionist regime’s attack on Iran’s IRIB broadcasting infrastructure:
the recent assault by the Zionist regime on Iran’s broadcasting facilities constitutes not only a violation of international law and interference in Iran’s national sovereignty but also a deliberate attempt to suppress truthful media coverage.This association, through its dissemination of reports about covert operations by Zionist forces in Palestine, Lebanon and other regional locations – as well as exposing unfriendly western and Zionist political agendas – plays an irreplaceable role in informing both Iranian citizens and global audiences.
An attack on the sound-amplifying systems of Iranian media outlets-symbols of national resilience-was not merely a military operation but an attempt to silence the truth. While the Zionist regime claims this assault aimed to weaken Iran’s military capabilities, it may rather reveal part of a broader strategy by the occupying Quds Force to intimidate Iran and undermine its spirit of resistance.
The Zionist regime has once again miscalculated. Despite sustaining damages, Iranian media continues its operations with renewed determination, swiftly resuming broadcasts after brief interruptions. This resilience demonstrates the unwavering commitment of Iran’s national media to uphold truth-telling.
The attack on an autonomous media outlet-while its staff were performing their professional duties-was not just an assault on press freedom but a crime against humanity. The international community must not remain silent in the face of such atrocities committed by the Zionist regime.
Iran has called for holding the Zionist regime accountable for its illegal actions against media freedom.
Journalists and media professionals, as the conscience of the global community, must not remain silent in the face of this inhumane act by the israeli regime. Supporting Iran’s national broadcasting is not merely defending a state media outlet but upholding nations’ right to here the truth and resist media suppression. The Axis of Resistance,through its united media front,can convey to the world that attacks on independent media will never go unanswered. Iran, with its unwavering resolve, has once again demonstrated it will not bow to such aggression. It is now incumbent upon global journalists to condemn this violation loudly and stand in solidarity with the Iranian people.
Given the gravity of targeting civilian facilities during conflicts, Iran has formally demanded legal action through relevant bodies-including UNESCO, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and Reporters Without borders-urging independent investigations into these violations.
This attack could occur. Additionally, the solidarity among Axis of Resistance media outlets-with iran consistently supporting them in regional and media warfare-may bolster Iran’s media morale.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has long served as a tribune for the Iranian people and a defender of the oppressed in the region, courageously exposing the crimes of the Zionist regime to both domestic audiences and international viewers through outlets like Al-Alam, Press TV, HispanTV, and Al-Kawthar. By producing enlightening programs and covering proxy wars waged by Israel, IRIB has played a pivotal role. A stark example is the systematic suppression faced by journalists in Gaza and Palestine.
The Zionist regime has deliberately bombed media centers, martyred journalists and media personnel, arrested reporters, and severed internet access to obstruct images documenting its atrocities from reaching global audiences.
Reports from Gaza detail nonstop massacres,hospital bombings,and school destructions-yet Palestinian journalists continue documenting the truth with unparalleled courage under fire.
The images emerging from Gaza’s devastation and its people’s resistance expose a media war waged by these frontline reporters, who risk their lives to uphold the right to defend truth.
These attacks-whether in Iran or Palestine-are part of a single coordinated strategy. The Zionist regime fears media outlets amplifying oppressed voices, well aware that exposing its crimes in Gaza and elsewhere undermines its fabricated narrative before global scrutiny. But history proves truth’s voice is un-silenceable.
Resistance media networks, from Iran’s state broadcasters to grassroots channels in Gaza, persist despite immense pressure. They amplify not just Palestinian and Iranian voices but those of all oppressed nations confronting tyranny.
Today, more than ever, the world needs media solidarity.Journalists and media professionals across the globe must amplify documented reports,media campaigns,and pressure from international bodies like UNESCO and the United Nations to condemn these crimes. Supporting Iranian journalists and Palestinian media is a declaration of freedom and the right of nations to seek truth. The voice of these outlets-rooted in faith and resistance-will never be silenced, for as long as oppression exists, the call for justice will resonate.
iran and Palestine, united in resilience, send this message to the world: No power can suppress a nation’s determination to expose truth.
