BBC Persian is banned in Iran but its radio shows and TV channel are still popular with an audience hungry for news not reported by the state-run channels. “We deplore what appears to be a targeted attack on BBC Persian staff, former staff, and some contributors. The Guardian understands that at least one BBC Persian employee has been prevented from leaving Iran after visiting her home country. They consider BBC Persian as a subversive arm of Britain Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, aimed at fomenting regime change in Iran. BBC News said on its website that the latest ruling against BBC Persian staff was issued by Shahid Moghadas courthouse, which is based in Tehran’s Evin prison.

Source: The Guardian August 15, 2017 14:00 UTC