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Changes to Voice of America Programming - February 22, 2002

Feb 13, 2026 February 13, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Voice of America announced changes to its programming schedule effective December 1, 2002. The evening program will now air for three hours in Washington, while the morning program will be one hour long. This change is significant for Persian-speaking audiences as it adjusts the timing of broadcasts to better accommodate listeners in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The changes to VOA's programming are a strategic move to enhance its reach and relevance among Persian-speaking audiences in Iran.

👥 Key Players

Voice of America (VOA) MENTIONED
U.S. government-funded international broadcaster
"VOA plays a crucial role in disseminating information and news to audiences in Iran, providing an alternative perspective to state-controlled media."

📰 What Happened

Voice of America announced changes to its programming schedule effective December 1, 2002, adjusting broadcast times to better suit Persian-speaking audiences in Iran. The evening program will now air for three hours, while the morning program will be one hour long.

  • The evening program will be broadcast from 12 PM to 3 PM Washington time.
  • The morning program will be broadcast from 10 PM to 11 PM Washington time.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This programming change allows for better access to information for Iranian citizens, potentially impacting public opinion and political discourse.
🌍 Regional: The shift may influence regional dynamics by providing Iranians with perspectives that challenge the narratives of neighboring countries.
🌐 International: Internationally, this reflects the U.S. commitment to promoting freedom of expression and information in countries with restricted media environments.

📚 Background

Voice of America has been broadcasting to Iran since the 1940s, aiming to provide news and information that contrasts with the Iranian government's narrative. This is particularly important in a country where media is heavily censored.

Media freedom in Iran U.S.-Iran relations
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As a U.S. government-funded entity, VOA aims to provide factual reporting, but its funding source may influence perceptions of bias.

Starting from Sunday, December 1, 2002, corresponding to Azar 10, 1381 in the Persian calendar, changes have been made to the morning and evening programming of Voice of America. From now on, the evening program of Voice of America will be broadcast for 3 hours from 12 PM to 3 PM Washington time, which corresponds to 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM Tehran time. The morning program of the Persian section of Voice of America will also be presented for 1 hour, from 10 PM to 11 PM Washington time, equivalent to 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM Tehran time. Additionally, the programs from 8:30 PM to 10 PM Tehran time can be listened to simultaneously via the internet. For this, please refer to the link on the left side of the page voanews.com/farsi. The wavelengths for the Persian section of Voice of America are: 6160 KHZ (49 METER BAND) 6160 kilohertz, 49 meter band; 9680 KHZ (31 METER BAND) 1700-2030 ONLY 9680 kilohertz, 31 meter band, only for the program from 1700-2030 Greenwich Mean Time.

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