Censorship in Iran

Censorship in Iran comprises state restrictions on expression and media, enforced through laws, licensing, filtering, and penalties. It affects journalism, the internet, literature, music, and cinema.

Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance: Iranian government ministry responsible for cultural policy, media licensing, and approving many artistic works. Its approvals and permits directly shape which films, books, and performances can reach the public.
Film censorship in Iran: State review and restriction of films produced or screened in Iran. Screenplays and finished films can require official approval before public release.
Human rights in Iran: The protection and exercise of fundamental rights under Iranian law and practice. Restrictions on speech are part of wider disputes over civil and political rights.
Press freedom: The ability of journalists and media organizations to report without censorship or coercive interference. It provides a direct standard against which restrictions on Iranian media are assessed.
Supreme Council of Cyberspace: Iranian state body that sets broad policies for cyberspace and internet governance. Its policies guide state control over online platforms and access.
Iranian New Wave: A movement in Iranian cinema known for poetic storytelling and realist techniques. Filmmakers developed indirect forms that could address social realities under restrictions.
Freedom of the press in Iran: The degree to which Iranian media can report and publish without state interference. Censorship directly limits independent reporting and editorial autonomy.
State censorship: Government control or suppression of information and expression within a political jurisdiction. Iranian censorship is one national system within the broader practice of state censorship.
National Information Network: Iran's state-backed domestic internet infrastructure, designed to provide services within the country. Domestic infrastructure can preserve some online services when international access is restricted.
Iranian cinema: The film industry and body of films produced in Iran. Cinema is a prominent cultural field shaped by state review and licensing.

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