Press TV

Press TV is an English-language news network funded by the Iranian government and headquartered in Tehran. It began broadcasting in 2007.

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Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting is Iran’s state-owned broadcaster, operating domestic and international television and radio services. Press TV operates within Iran’s state broadcasting system.
Iranian Revolution: The Iranian Revolution was the 1978–1979 uprising that overthrew Iran’s monarchy and established an Islamic republic. The state created by the revolution provides Press TV’s political and institutional setting.
Marzieh Hashemi: Marzieh Hashemi is an American-born Iranian journalist and presenter associated with Press TV. Her work as a presenter has made her one of the network’s recognizable figures.
BBC World News: BBC World News is the BBC’s international television news service, funded primarily through commercial revenues. Its funding and public-service framework differ from Press TV’s state-funded model.
Ofcom: Ofcom is the United Kingdom’s communications regulator, overseeing broadcasting and telecommunications. It revoked Press TV’s UK broadcast licence in 2012 after a licensing breach.
Satellite television: Satellite television distributes television programming from orbiting satellites to receiving dishes and other compatible devices. Satellite carriage has helped Press TV reach audiences beyond Iran.
Sahar TV: Sahar TV is an Iranian state international broadcaster that operates television services in several languages. It preceded Press TV as part of Iran’s foreign-language broadcasting.
George Galloway: George Galloway is a British politician and broadcaster who has hosted television programs. He hosted a Press TV program, bringing a prominent foreign presenter to its lineup.
Al Jazeera English: Al Jazeera English is an international English-language news channel headquartered in Doha, Qatar. It competes for global audiences while operating under a different state-linked structure.
Press TV UK licence revocation: The UK revoked Press TV’s broadcast licence in 2012 after Ofcom found it had breached broadcasting rules. The revocation marked a concrete regulatory consequence for the network.