Mohammad Ali Abtahi, the head of Seyyed Mohammad Khatami's office during his presidency, stated in an interview with Ensaf News that the crisis at the State Broadcasting Organization cannot be resolved merely by changing its president, and that reforming the political and programming departments is of greater importance.
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Abtahi: The State Broadcasting Organization Needs Structural Reform, Not Just a Change of President
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November 1, 2026
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Mohammad Ali Abtahi argues that simply changing the president of the State Broadcasting Organization will not resolve its ongoing crisis. He emphasizes the need for deeper reforms in its political and programming departments, highlighting the significance of structural changes in Iranian media.
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