Journal of Media Studies, Vol 30, No 1 (2015)

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Satellite TV in Iran and the western cultural assault: From prohibition to conditional freedom

Kamaladdin Nikraftar Khiabani

Abstract


The Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979 has been rallying for supportagainst the Western World usage of modern ways in a widespread"Cultural Assault". In 1990 Satellite TV was introduced and Iranian'sgot the chance to watch Western programs but soon The IslamicRepublic of Iran declared satellite TV as a threat and prohibited itswatching in 1994. Despite government's strong opposition, Iraniancitizen's interest in satellite TV has increased over the last couple ofdecades and the use of satellite TV has become more common.Present article interprets the policies of Iran's system, especially Iran'sbroadcasting, in dealing with satellite TV while exploring its varyingposition through multiple religious regimes in Iran. It argues that thischallenge will continue to be a pressing one in the eyes of the Iraniangovernment.

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