Mohammad Sarafraz
Head of IRIB
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View Timeline →Social Media Users Comment on the Failure of the Government's 'Election' Campaign
Social media users in Iran criticized the recent government elections, highlighting a low voter turnout of 40% and expressing disillusionment with the political process. Prominent…
Former Head of IRIB Confirms Ban on Thousands of Artists in the Organization
Mohammad Sarafraz, the former head of Iran's state media, revealed that thousands of artists are banned from working in the organization due to security agency…
Opponents of the Islamic Republic Request Pompeo to Sanction IRIB
Opponents of the Islamic Republic have urged U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to impose sanctions on IRIB due to ongoing human rights violations and…
"Spider 2"; A Project to Prevent Lifestyle Influences on Politics
Ali Khamenei has initiated the "Spider 2" project to combat the influence of modern lifestyles and social media on Iranian society, following concerns over the…
Sarafraz Leaves IRIB After 18 Months; Ali Asgari Takes Over
Mohammad Sarafraz has resigned as the head of IRIB after 18 months, with Abdolali Ali-Asgari appointed as his successor. Sarafraz's resignation follows reports of conflicts…
The Shadow of Soft War by Sarafraz over IRIB
IRIB faces increasing challenges under the leadership of Mohammad Sarafraz, including the dismissal of key managers over sexual harassment allegations. The organization struggles with credibility…
Rouhani's Advisor Calls for Emergency Meeting of the Broadcasting Council
Hesameddin Ashna, an advisor to President Rouhani, has called for an emergency meeting of the IRIB Supervisory Council following the suspension of two 'Press TV'…
Legal Proceedings of Two IRIB Directors at the European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice upheld sanctions against two former IRIB managers, Mohammad Sarafraz and Hamid Reza Emadi, for human rights violations. They are seeking…
Iran's Senior Media Officials Remain on EU Sanctions List
The European Court of Justice has upheld sanctions against Iranian media officials Mohammad Sarafraz and Hamidreza Emadi for their involvement in human rights violations. This…
IRGC Gilan Reports Arrest of Several Social Media Activists
The IRGC in Gilan has arrested several social media activists for allegedly inciting unrest among Azerbaijani speakers. This operation is part of a broader crackdown…
The Proud Voice and Vision of Iran; Standing Tall or Broken?
Mohammad Sarafraz has been appointed as the new head of IRIB, succeeding Ezzatollah Zarghami. His appointment reflects a continuation of the regime's ideological stance, particularly…