The head of the Research and Opinion Polling Center at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting has recently stated that the Iranian people's trust in the news from this media is significantly higher than that in satellite channels and social media. According to him, the level of trust in the news from the Islamic Republic's television is 61 percent, and 62 percent for the Islamic Republic's radio, while 29 percent trust satellite networks and 27 percent trust social media and mobile networks. What is your opinion on this? Which news outlets do you follow for news about Iran and the world, and how much do you trust them?
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Which Media Do You Trust?
Jan 31, 2026
January 31, 2026
1 min read
📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway
The head of a research center in Iran claims that the public's trust in state media is higher than in satellite and social media. Trust levels are reported at 61% for television and 62% for radio, compared to 29% for satellite channels and 27% for social media. This highlights the ongoing reliance on state media in Iran.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The Iranian public shows a significant preference for state media over alternative news sources, highlighting the regime's influence on information dissemination.
👥 Key Players
Head of the Research and Opinion Polling Center at Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
MENTIONED
Official spokesperson for state media trust metrics
"Their statements reflect the Iranian government's perspective on media credibility and public opinion."
📰 What Happened
The head of a polling center in Iran reported that the Iranian public has a higher trust in state media compared to satellite channels and social media. Trust levels were reported at 61% for television and 62% for radio, while only 29% and 27% trusted satellite and social media, respectively.
- 61% of Iranians trust state television news.
- Only 27% trust social media for news.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This reflects the Iranian government's efforts to maintain control over public perception and media narratives.
🌍 Regional: Trust in state media may influence regional perceptions of Iran's stability and governance.
🌐 International: International observers may view these trust levels as indicative of the regime's propaganda effectiveness and the challenges of independent journalism in Iran.
📚 Background
In Iran, state media is often seen as a primary source of information due to restrictions on independent journalism and foreign media.
Media censorship in Iran
Public opinion in authoritarian regimes
📡 Source:
STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence:
70%
As a state-run entity, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting may present information that aligns with government interests and narratives.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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Iran
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Islamic Republic
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Islamic Republic of Iran
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Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
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OFAC
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Credit Agricole
60
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Corporate concept: Trust
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OFAC
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Trust
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OFAC
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Moldova
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OFAC Program: IRAN
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Transparency International
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Integrated circuits
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Optimism
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OFAC Specific License
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Specific License
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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 85%
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