Iran's state media outlet has been sanctioned for airing forced confessions. Why is it still operating in Australia?
ABCAn Iranian state media outlet sanctioned by the Australian government for broadcasting "forced confessions" is facing fresh questions about why it is still operating here, after it published an interview in which Senator Fatima Payman appeared to say Iran was an "incredible place" for women. PressTV, an English-language state media outlet run out of Iran, describes itself as aiming to "challenge Western narratives", but some experts argue it is simply a mouthpiece for the Iranian regime, or even an attempt at foreign interference. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said at the time PressTV had "broadcast the forced confessions of Iranians and dual-nationals who are detained and tried under politically motivated judicial procedures." Liberal senator questions sanctions as government defends enforcement Dave Sharma, who previously served as Australia's ambassador to Israel before entering parliament, said PressTV was part of Iran's "statecraft".
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