Subscribers who receive news and content from the Persian section of Voice of America via email daily will also receive a second news email starting August 15, 2003. If some news headlines in these emails are common and repetitive, we apologize to our dear subscribers and kindly ask you to pay attention to the following points: 1- We are using this service to test new news servers, which provide us with greater capabilities in bypassing filters. 2- The new service only uses text, resulting in a smaller volume but does not transmit audio and video files. Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and we hope that the new service can gradually find its place and serve the subscribers of Voice of America.
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Internet Announcement from the Persian Section Regarding New Email News Service Starting August 15, 2003
Feb 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
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📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway
The Persian section of Voice of America is launching a new email news service on August 15, 2003, which will provide subscribers with a second daily email. The service aims to test new servers capable of bypassing filters and will only include text content, omitting audio and video files.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The new email service by VOA represents a strategic effort to circumvent censorship and deliver news to Iranians.
👥 Key Players
Voice of America (VOA)
MENTIONED
U.S. government-funded international broadcaster
"VOA plays a crucial role in providing news and information to audiences in countries with restricted media, including Iran."
📰 What Happened
The Persian section of Voice of America announced the launch of a new email news service on August 15, 2003, aimed at delivering text-based news to subscribers while testing new servers to bypass internet filters.
- The new service will provide a second daily email to subscribers.
- The service will only include text content, omitting audio and video files.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This service aims to provide Iranians with access to uncensored news, which is critical in an environment where state media dominates.
🌍 Regional: The initiative reflects broader trends of media suppression in the Middle East and the efforts of external entities to counteract this.
🌐 International: It highlights the U.S. commitment to promoting free speech and access to information in repressive regimes.
📚 Background
In the early 2000s, Iran faced increasing internet censorship, prompting organizations like VOA to adapt their delivery methods to ensure access to information.
Internet censorship in Iran
Role of international media in authoritarian regimes
📡 Source:
STATE MEDIA|OPPOSITION|INTERNATIONAL|NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence:
70%
As a U.S. government-funded entity, VOA's content may reflect American perspectives, but it is generally regarded as a reliable source of information.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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United States
100
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European Commission
70
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Credit Agricole
60
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World Health Organization
47
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Hadi al-Ameri
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Transparency International
📌
Integrated circuits
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Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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ICE (Intercontinental Exchange)
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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VOA Persian
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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 85%
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