The organization 'Protection of Free Flow of Information' reports that at least 225 journalists or media outlets in Iran faced legal or security proceedings in 2025, and eight media outlets were closed. According to the group, 25 journalists and media managers were sentenced to a combined total of more than 30 years in prison and fines of 293 million toman.
According to the organization 'Protection of Free Flow of Information,' at least 225 journalists or media outlets in Iran faced legal or security proceedings during 2025, and eight media outlets were shut down. The group further states that 25 journalists and media managers were sentenced to a combined total of more than 30 years in prison and fines of 293 million toman (approximately $7,000 at the unofficial rate). The report, carried by an Iranian the source, has not been independently verified.
The Zioneer has previously documented Iran's sweeping crackdown on journalists and dissent. In July 2026, the Iranian judiciary filed some 300 indictments, including against Reza Pahlavi and staff of opposition media outlets, with charges carrying the death penalty. Reports have also documented the arrest and conviction of at least 256 Christians over the past year, and over 100 executions in a single month. The new report, if accurate, underscores the sustained pressure on independent media and free expression in the Islamic Republic.
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