BBC clashes with Iranian officialdom

Kuala Lumpur News.Net
Sunday 11th January, 2009

The British Broadcasting Corporation is in trouble in Iran after launching its Persian-language channel.

The official Islamic Republic News Agency has called the British government “opportunistic” in establishing the station.

The News Agency accused the BBC of attempting to recruit Iranians for espionage and psychological warfare.

Meanwhile, the BBC has claimed the new channel will present high-quality, accurate and impartial news, information and analysis to Iranians and other Persian speakers.

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