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New Frequencies for the Persian Section of Voice of America

Feb 11, 2026 February 11, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Voice of America announced new frequencies and broadcast times for its Persian section starting April 6, 2003. The changes include specific shortwave frequencies and online streaming options. This is significant for Iranian audiences seeking news and information.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The new VOA frequencies aim to improve access to independent news for Iranians.

👥 Key Players

Voice of America (VOA) MENTIONED
International broadcasting service
"VOA provides news and information to audiences in countries with restricted press freedoms, including Iran."

📰 What Happened

Voice of America announced new frequencies and broadcast times for its Persian section, enhancing access to news for Iranian audiences. The changes include specific shortwave frequencies and online streaming options.

  • New broadcast times are set for various frequencies to reach Iranian listeners.
  • Programs will also be available for live streaming on the VOA website.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This development is significant for Iranians seeking reliable news amid state censorship.
🌍 Regional: It reflects the broader struggle for free press in the Middle East, where many countries face similar censorship issues.
🌐 International: It highlights U.S. efforts to influence public opinion in Iran and promote democratic values.

📚 Background

Voice of America has been a key player in providing news to countries with limited press freedoms, particularly Iran, where the government heavily controls media.

Media censorship in Iran U.S.-Iran relations
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a U.S. government-funded entity, VOA is generally considered reliable but may reflect U.S. perspectives.

New frequencies for the Persian section of Voice of America: From Sunday, April 6, 2003, corresponding to Farvardin 17, 1382, until further notice, the frequencies and broadcast times for the Persian radio programs of Voice of America will be as follows: From 7:30 to 8:30 AM Tehran time or 0300-0400 UTC on shortwave frequencies 9835, 11985, and 17855 kHz. From 1:00 to 2:00 PM Washington time, corresponding to 9:30 to 10:30 PM Tehran time or 1700-1800 UTC on shortwave frequencies 7280, 9680, and 17585 kHz. From 2:00 to 3:00 PM Washington time, corresponding to 10:30 to 11:30 PM Tehran time or 1800-1900 UTC on shortwave frequencies 7280, 9680, 17585, and medium wave 972 kHz. From 3:00 to 4:00 PM Washington time, corresponding to 11:30 PM to midnight Tehran time or 1900-2000 UTC on shortwave frequencies 9780 and 11815 kHz. Please note that the programs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Washington time, corresponding to 9:30 to 11:30 PM Tehran time or 1700-1900 UTC, will also be broadcast live from the Persian section's website every night. The internet address for the Persian programs of Voice of America is: http://www.voanews.com/real/live/chinese.ram.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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